Research & Policy Expert @ESAFFUG, Food Sovereignty Activist, Professional in Sustainable Dev’t, Green Growth and Father
Kampala, Uganda
Joined June 2012
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Most national and regional seed policies sideline farmers' seeds in favour of commercial seed interests. Yet, Article 19 of #UNDROP recognises farmers’ rights to save, exchange and sell farm-saved seeds.
Mr. Hakim Baliraine, a small-scale farmer from Mayuge and National Chairperson of @ESAFFUG, questions whether existing policies truly protect small-scale farmers and the seeds they sustain. The upcoming 1st Eastern Africa Indigenous Seed Conference offers an opportunity to shape policy pathways that uphold farmers’ seed rights.
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#IndigenousSeedsEA2026 | #SeedSovereigntyNow
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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. In Teso Sub-region of Uganda, small-scale farmers are turning to indigenous sorghum, Edei-Edei, to sustain production amid prolonged dry spells.
At the 2nd #NationalAgroecologyFestival, these farmers shared their experiences with indigenous seeds, showing how Farmer-Managed Seed Systems (FMSS) preserve local knowledge, safeguard crop diversity & strengthen communities’ capacity to adapt to climate shocks.
But resilient seeds need resilient markets, too.
📰Read their story: nilepost.co.ug/agriculture/3…
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#FarmerSeedLab | #SeedSovereigntyNow
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In his closing remarks, Serere district Deputy RDC Mr. Anthony Nseko commended @ESAFFUG for advancing agroecology, improving community health and strengthening climate resilience. He called for greater investment in school-based agroecology programmes, and collaboration with local governments to sustain these efforts.
“You may think of local food as just local food, but it is a vast project that is handling and solving very many issues. The food will give us everything. Diseases shall be prevented, and we shall improve the health conditions of our communities while saving government resources that would otherwise go into treatment.”- He said.
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#NationalAgroecologyFestival | #AgroecologyNow
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“Food security means that there is enough food in my house. But then another question is: Is it safe? Will I have it tomorrow? What is the nutritive value of this food? How has it been produced?”
In her welcoming remarks at the 2nd Annual National Agroecology Festival, ESAFF Uganda National Coordinator, Ms. Nancy Mugimba, challenged participants to look beyond food availability and consider food safety, nutritional value, sustainability and how food is produced.
Her message underscores the importance of building food systems that not only feed people today but also safeguard their health and sustain livelihoods for the future.
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Turmeric, millet and amaranth: local crops with diverse uses! 🌾
Aguti Proscovia of Amorata Farmer Field School in Serere District is showcasing turmeric and millet at the National Agroecology Festival.
Turmeric is widely used as a spice and natural food colouring, while millet and amaranth are valued as food crops. Aguti also presents a millet-based product made with amaranth seeds, highlighting opportunities to combine locally grown ingredients through food processing and value addition.
Her exhibition brings attention to the knowledge farmers hold about their crops and the possibilities for turning local agricultural produce into diverse food products.
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In her welcoming remarks, Ms. Masudio Margaret, the National Vice Chairperson of @ESAFFUG , called on communities to reclaim their traditional foods, embrace their cultural heritage and make nutritious, locally produced food a priority.
“Eat what you produce. Eat what you know. Our traditional foods are not a thing of the past; they are part of our identity, our heritage and the nutrition our bodies need. Let us return to our culture, embrace our foods, promote them, market them and practise agroecology.”
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#NationalAgroecologyFestival | #AgroecologyNow
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In her welcoming remarks, @ESAFFUG National Coordinator, Ms. Nancy Mugimba, challenged participants to look beyond food security and consider the safety, nutritional value and sustainability of the food we eat.
“Food security means that there is enough food in my house, but then another question is: Is it safe? Will I have it tomorrow? What is the nutritive value of this food? How has it been produced? Is it poisonous? Is it healthy? And those are the questions that all of us are going to answer ourselves as the day goes by,” she said.
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#NationalAgroecologyFestival | #AgroecologyNow
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰:
The 2nd Annual National Agroecology Festival #NAF2026 is underway at Soroti Museum, bringing together the people who grow our food, shape agricultural policies, conduct research and create opportunities across our food systems.
The festival is creating space for knowledge of farmer-led agroecological innovations to be shared, connections to be built and farmers’ voices to shape the future of our food systems.
The gates are open to all! Join us at Soroti Museum.
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#NationalAgroecologyFestival | #AgroecologyNow
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𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨!
The wait is almost over for the 2nd Annual National Agroecology Festival #NAF2026 in Soroti City on 15–16 October. You can’t afford to miss it!
Small-scale farmers, policymakers, researchers, producers, traders and consumers will connect, showcase agroecological products, forge market partnerships and explore practical solutions for resilient food systems and better livelihoods.
📍 Soroti Museum
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Middlemen often take advantage of traders and small-scale farmers. But exhibitions like this help people learn about new and emerging trade opportunities, current market prices and potential buyers, enabling them to earn fairer returns from their farming efforts.
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𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀.
Across East Africa, small-scale farmers and agroecological enterprises produce diverse, value-added products. Yet, this effort does not always translate into better incomes when farmers struggle to reach the right buyers and secure fair prices.
We want to bridge this gap.
We are hosting the #AgroecologyProduceExhibition and Trade Fair, bringing producers, traders, buyers, processors and consumers together to showcase their products, build market linkages and unlock new trade opportunities. @noradno @Afsafrica @1000currents
🗓️ 7th October 2026
#BetterMarketsBetterIncomes | #AgroecologyNow
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Country Reflection Session: RiD Annual Partners Meeting 2026!
Country teams from Uganda, Malawi and Niger are reflecting on: What happened? Who was involved? What changed? What did RiD enable or contribute? And what evidence do we have?
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𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁.
We need a generation that sees it as a space for innovation, prosperity and a sustainable food future.
That is why grounding young learners in agroecology is crucial. Through our National Schools’ #AgroecologyPoemWritingCompetition, learners are challenged to creatively explore solutions to everyday challenges and become stewards of healthier, more sustainable and resilient food systems.
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Last week in Harare, youth expressed their solidarity with peasants in Palestine and the DRC who continue to endure the impacts of ongoing conflict. Through their message, they emphasized that farmers everywhere deserve peace, security and the right to feed their families.
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In Serere district, climate variability, rising pest pressure and unstable prices are making it harder for small-scale farmers to grow and benefit from indigenous crops such as Edeidei sorghum.
In response, @ESAFFUG, through the Rooted in Diversity (RiD) project, is equipping these smallholders with practical skills to grow their crops amid climate shocks, including training them to prepare and apply biopesticides, while working with partners to strengthen access to markets.
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Speaking during the awarding ceremony of the winners, Sir Bob Sunday George, the Agroecology Focal Point Person at @MAAIF_Uganda, applauded @ESAFFUG and partners for consistently sustaining the competition year after year, noting that it takes commitment to keep the platform growing and giving young people space to showcase their knowledge and creativity in amplifying agroecology.
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The Winners | 4th Edition of the #AgroecologyPoemWritingCompetition
And what a finale it was!
Congratulations to the winners at both primary and secondary school levels, and to every young poet who took part in the 4th Edition of the National Schools’ Agroecology Poem Writing Competition.
From school, district and regional stages to the national finale, these young people have used poetry, creativity and spirited performances to explore agroecology, healthy food systems and environmental stewardship.
A special appreciation goes to the teachers and schools who nurtured these young talents, and to @ESAFFUG and its partners and sponsors for creating this platform, supporting the competition and making the experience memorable through the prizes, learning opportunities and takeaway gifts.
The poems may have reached their final stage, but the voices, ideas and lessons shared today can continue far beyond the competition. Here’s to the young poets and the future they are already helping us imagine.
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Exam pressure at the #AgroecologyPoemWritingCompetition! The competitors, who include both students and teachers, have penned down off-the-cuff new poems this evening in the second round. 🔥
It's exciting watching this!!
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The spoken word is now being penned down at the #AgroecologyPoemWritingCompetition✍️. Learners competing in the second round are crafting fresh, off-the-cuff poems this evening, turning ideas into powerful verses on the spot.
It’s exciting watching this unfold!
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#YouthInAgroecology | #FundAgroecology
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In her remarks, Ms. Stella Lutalo, Program Coordinator at @humundi_ong, highlighted how the support extended to @ESAFFUG has helped the competition grow tremendously, driven by the institution of agroecology clubs in schools that enable learners to deepen their understanding and practical application of agroecology principles.
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the young lads are animated, articulate and impressive!!! very impressed by what i'm seeing at the #agroecologypoemwritingcompetition!
A healthy diet is more than having enough food. According to keynote presenter Benard Bwambale, it should be safe, diverse, nutrient-rich, affordable and sustainable, while being low in sugar, fat and salt.
He highlighted the importance of cereals, legumes, fruits, vegetables, animal-source foods and safe water in building nutritious diets. But creating access to these foods also requires food systems that support local producers and protect the environment.
From creating markets for local farmers to promoting energy efficiency, tree planting and composting, sustainable food production can deliver multiple returns for communities. Integrating these approaches into schools can help learners understand the connection between what they eat, their health, their communities and the environment.
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#AgroecologyPoemWritingCompetition
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In his remarks, James Ogwang, Education Advisor at @VVOBinUganda, highlighted the opportunity this competition presents for learners, noting that it aligns with Uganda’s new competency-based education system, enabling learners to connect to the world of work and careers that promote environmental sustainability and agroecology.
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