Only a handful of companies in Uganda can offer end-to-end support for coffee growers—from soil analysis to EUDR compliance. Plutus Coffee is proud to be one of them, helping farmers not just survive, but thrive.
Hans de Heer & Shadia Wasimba highlight;
00:00 Doing Business in Uganda
00:14 Challenges and Objectives in Coffee Farming
00:36 Plutus's Mission and Farmer Support
01:24 Agricultural Programs and Certifications
02:12 Plutus's Unique Approach and Expertise
03:26 Project Management and Youth Involvement
04:13 Comprehensive Support for Coffee Farmers
04:39 Crop Estimates and Post-Harvest Studies
05:12 Female Inclusion and Farmer Engagement
06:17 Value Chain and Quality Control
09:55 Soil Health and Agronomic Practices
11:29 Technology Integration and Compliance
13:37 Future Goals and Impact
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#SustainableCoffee #PlutusCoffee
Discover how Bbrood is elevating Uganda's bread market with health-conscious choices. Are you adapting your products to meet evolving consumer preferences for healthier alternatives?
00:00 Introduction to Healthy Bread in Uganda
00:25 Netherlands-Uganda Trade and Investment Platform (New Tip)
01:12 Brood Garden City: A Dutch Brand in Africa
02:36 Challenges and Opportunities in the Ugandan Market
03:51 The Unique Process of Making Sourdough Bread
05:42 Customer Experiences and Market Expansion
06:59 Networking and Achievements
09:04 Sustainability and Community Support
09:45 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Even with a clean national grid, many Ugandan businesses still face frequent outages and are forced to rely on expensive, polluting diesel generators. Sawa Energy’s contracts last 25 years, longer than many businesses have even existed!
That’s a commitment to clean, reliable power for the long haul.
The country manager Allan Okello dissected;
00:24 Solar Energy Solutions for East African Businesses
01:36 Founding and Expansion of Solar Energy
02:43 Global Team and Local Partnerships
03:56 Challenges and Opportunities in the Ugandan Market
06:22 Client Success Stories and Market Impact
08:26 Future Goals and Vision
09:05 Value Proposition and Financing Solutions
10:37 Conclusion and Call to Action
#PowerProblems #SawaEnergy
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eBee is a for-profit company with a strong social outlook, selling and leasing electric bicycles to individuals and businesses (restaurants, pharmacies, security companies) to help them cut operating costs.
It has partnerships with organizations like Uber Eats in Kenya and collaborates with the Smart Girls Foundation to empower women in technical roles.
Will the legal clarity come at the speed of adoption?
Sam Kulubya shares about;
00:00 Introduction to Electric Bicycles in Africa
00:27 eBee's Business Model and Services
01:35 Customer Experiences and Benefits
02:43 Operations and Partnerships
04:43 Challenges and Future Goals
08:34 Conclusion and Call to Action
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No chemicals, no problem!
Urban Greens uses only organic pest control, healthy plants, healthy people, healthy planet.
Discover how Urban Greens is transforming Kampala's urban landscape with innovative soilless farming solutions like hydroponics and aquaponics. Co-founded by a seasoned entrepreneur, Peter Huisman the company aims to bring climate-resilient food production to densely populated areas.
More is discussed;
00:00 Kampala's Urban Opportunities
00:58 Revolutionizing Urban Farming
01:34 Innovative Farming Techniques
02:08 Addressing Urban Challenges
03:12 Sustainable and Efficient Systems
04:35 Supporting Urban Growers
05:37 Customer Success Story: Winnie
07:02 Challenges and Future Vision
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#OrganicFarming #CleanFood
Unlike most lenders who only give loans to big agricultural factories or traders, Emata gives micro-loans directly to individual farmers, sometimes as small as 50,000 shillings (about $13 USD).
Bram van den Bosch & Lilian Nassanga Musoke share the dramatic impact of these loans with some farmers doubling or even tripling their income within two years, going from $100–$200/month to much more, simply because they finally had access to capital.
They further discuss;
00:00 Creative Marketing Strategies Before the Internet
01:08 Empowering Farmers with Accessible Finance
03:31 Challenges and Innovations in Ugandan Business
04:48 Unique Approaches to Farmer Loans
07:06 Expanding Markets and Product Offerings
09:00 Success Stories and Future Prospects.
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Starting a farming business isn’t easy, especially in a different climate and culture.
Mark Dieleman from Dieleman Potatoes shares more;
00:00 Introduction to Ugandan Farming Challenges
00:59 About Dieleman Potatoes
01:42 Potato Varieties and Cultivation Techniques
02:42 Demo Plots and Crop Rotation
03:44 Supporting Farmers Through the Cultivation Season
05:48 Challenges and Learning Experiences
07:02 Future Plans and Market Expansion
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Witness the impact of sustainable business practices in Uganda. This episode shines a light on how Xclusive Cuttings Ltd is enhancing livelihoods, training local talent, and bolstering the economy.
Sjoerd De Boer and Ketule Adikin discuss;
00:00 Business in Uganda
01:12 Exclusive's Greenhouse Operations
01:31 Exporting Cuttings: The Core Business
02:18 Exclusive's Crop Varieties and Partnerships
03:00 History and Vision of Exclusive
04:20 Employee Benefits and Community Initiatives
06:25 Challenges and Opportunities in Uganda
08:38 Future Plans and Industry Collaboration
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#Empowerment #SocialImpact
Bridges of Impact is a celebration of Dutch-Ugandan entrepreneurship…..by the Netherlands Uganda Trade and Investment Platform NUTIP) which supports Dutch companies and organizations in exploring, entering, and expanding within the Ugandan market.
NUTIP promotes bilateral trade and investment between the Netherlands and Uganda, opening access to a strong network of business and institutional contacts that facilitate partnerships and business growth in a rapidly developing economy.
Working closely with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda, NUTIP serves as a key point of contact, support, and information for Dutch and Ugandan entrepreneurs seeking to build sustainable and impactful business collaborations.
There are many powerful stories waiting to be told.
Each one revealing the unique ways Dutch–Ugandan entrepreneurs are building bridges, creating jobs, and transforming industries.
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