Farmers' Voices

Today, we’re discussing how strengthening the land rights of small-scale women farmers can boost secure tenure, improve agricultural productivity, and help Uganda achieve the goals of NDP IV and Vision 2040.

The International Day of Action Against the WTO and Free Trade Agreements, commemorated on September 10th, has a powerful and somber history rooted in the protest against the impacts of neoliberal globalization on rural communities. The date was chosen to honor Lee Kyung Hae, a South Korean farmer and activist who took his own life on September 10, 2003, in Cancún, Mexico. In this podcast, we high...

We unpack how food safety regulations and standards influence cross-border trade of agroecological produce within the East African Community (EAC). This special episode of The Spotlight brings expert insights, real experiences, and practical perspectives on building safe, fair, and inclusive regional markets for farmers.

The implications of insecure land tenure are severe for agroecology, a practice deeply rooted in place, ecology, and cultural identity. Agroecology thrives when communities have the power to shape their food systems from what they grow, to how they grow it, to how it reaches the market. But when land is commodified and farming becomes extractive, agroecological systems lose ground, literally and f...

In Uganda, small-scale farmers make up the backbone of the economy, producing the majority of the country’s food. Yet, many still struggle to access the resources they need to thrive: land, water, agricultural inputs, and credit. Traditional data systems often overlook these farmers, especially women and youth working on customary land or in remote areas. In this episode, we explore how citizen-ge...

The complexities surrounding inorganic pesticide use in Uganda, from the application in fields to the consumption of contaminated produce, highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive understanding of the interrelated challenges and opportunities in transitioning towards more sustainable agricultural practices rooted in agroecology. In our first episode of the Spotlight, we sit down with experts...

This 17th April, we stand in solidarity with small-scale farmers, peasants, and indigenous communities worldwide who fight for food sovereignty, land rights, and climate justice . Peasants are at the heart of feeding the world, yet they face land grabbing, corporate exploitation, and climate crises. This day honors their resilience and amplifies their voices in the fight for agroecology, fair food...

In this episode, we focus on how the Community Agroecology Schools are beneficial to the members and the wider community including some of the government programs benefited by the members and the challenges. We also look at the curriculum development by the members and the importance of farmer to farmer learning in Community Agroecology School.

Pangani Beatrice, a Facilitator for Mumbuzi Community Agroecology School in Kasese discusses how the Community Agroecology School approach is implemented looking at the formation of the schools, membership, meetings, activities and policy influencing by the Community Agroecology School members

Agroecology is gaining traction as one innovative approach to meet our current needs without jeopardizing those of future generations to sustain themselves, while at the same time delivering healthy diets, biodiversity conservation, contributing to reducing the negative effects of climate change, and ensuring just and inclusive food systems that leave no one behind. Agroecology is well positioned...

Jussy Nathan and Joy Ngimba share how Agroecology is helping in protecting soil health through practices such as digging trenches and making organic manure which also improves plant health.

In this podcast, we sit down with Beatrice Pangani a small-scale farmer from Kasese district as we discuss the role of Agroecology in improving production in farming communities.

Small-scale farmers and the Senior Probation and Welfare Officer of Bugiri district sit down on a radio talk show and discuss the 16 Days of Activism and the different causes of GBV. They further shared some of the ways we can put an end to Gender Based Violence.

Beatrice Pangani from Kasese district shares how alcoholism of her husband led to Gender Based Violence and ended her marriage

In this episode, Ikaali Zeridah a small scale farmer from Jinja District shares her experience on Gender Based Violence and how she managed to get help.

In this episode of the ESAFF Uganda podcast, we sit down with Mr. Deogratious Mwondha, the Senior Probation and Welfare Officer of Bugiri district as he share the different actions of the government in putting an end to Gender Based Violence

In this episode, small-scale farmers dig deep into the government's financial priorities, revenue sources, and spending plans for economic growth and social welfare under the theme "Full Monetization of the Ugandan Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialization, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation, and Market Access." In understanding the government’s...

In this episode, we dive deep into the ongoing consequences of conventional agriculture to small scale farmers and how the National Agroecology Strategy aims to pave the way for their prosperity and lead a joint force to steer government action through the development of a National Agroecology Strategy for Uganda.

On December 17, 2018, the UN General Assembly finally adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP). At the forefront of this struggle was La Via Campesina, a global social movement fighting for the rights and independence of small-scale farmers. Through the work of La Via Campesina and allies, the collective rights of small-scale farmers and...

ESAFF Uganda in partnership with GIZ co-funded by European Union (EU) and Germany Government developed a spot message on Responsible Agriculture Investment, crucial for raising awareness, advocating for change, and mobilizing stakeholders to prioritize ethical, sustainable and responsible practices in the agricultural to ensure a better future for all.