Kabarole District Farmers Association (KDFA) was founded in 1992 and formally registered in 1998 as a company limited by guarantee. The organisation was established to unite farmers and improve their economic and social wellbeing through collective action and practical support.

KDFA is affiliated to the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE), the national umbrella body representing district farmers’ organisations across Uganda. This affiliation strengthens farmers’ representation and advocacy at national level.

Over the years, KDFA has implemented agricultural, agribusiness, financial inclusion, environmental, and community development programmes that respond directly to farmers’ needs.

Our Vision
A strong farmers’ organisation offering efficient services to members for sustainable economic and social impact in their communities.

Our Mission
To strengthen, support, and empower our members to increase agricultural production, productivity and profitability, leading to improved economic and social welfare.

KDFA works towards clear strategic and practical objectives that guide all our programmes.

Our strategic objectives include:

• Uniting and building the capacity of farmers engaged in agro-related industries

• Developing and promoting strong farmer networks

• Promoting research and innovation for sustainable agricultural productivity

• Linking farmers, groups, and enterprises to financial institutions

Our specific objectives include:

1. Lobby and advocate for appropriate sustainable agricultural policies.
2. Establish collaborative linkage with strategic partners and influence issues at national and the
   international level.
3. To increase the capacity of vulnerable communities to articulate and demand their rights and
   entitlements.
4. Positively contribute to the research and innovations on sustainable agriculture across the
   country.
5. Support and promote centres of excellence to ease and increase awareness among the
   member organizations on who should benefit
6. Increase the size of the support given to member organizations to correspond to the different
   costs of different technologies.
7. Develop member organizations capacity in research to stimulate research in sustainable
   agriculture.
8. Improve networking with research institutions and Government extension services.
9. To facilitate and promote farmers to develop marketing objectives and focus
10. Make the training on agri-business intensive and more practical.
11. Link with other organizations to fundraise capital for financial support to member
    organizations business plans.

KDFA implements farmer focused programmes that combine training, innovation, and practical support.

Our work includes:

• Farmer training and demonstration of improved technologies

• Agribusiness development and enterprise mentoring

• Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) support

• Market access and collective marketing

• Youth skills development in agricultural value chains

• Environmental conservation and climate smart agriculture

• Partnerships with research institutions and government agencies

All our activities are designed to be practical, inclusive and sustainable.

KDFA membership is group based, allowing farmer groups to join the association through an annual membership fee.

The organisation is affiliated with:

• Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE)

• Sustainable Agriculture Trainers Network (SATNET)

KDFA is a group based membership organisation, a model that improves service delivery and farmer participation.

• Over 1,500 active members

• Members organised into farmer groups and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• Annual membership based on group size

• Strong participation of women and youth farmers

Members play a central role in decision making through elected leadership and annual general assemblies.

KDFA is governed by a District Executive Board (DEB) made up of nine members elected every four years by the Farmers’ Council, in line with the organisation’s constitution.

The administrative arm is led by the Coordinator, supported by a professional team including agricultural advisors, enterprise development advisors, VSLA officers, community-based trainers, and administrative staff.

General Assembly

KDFA holds a General Assembly once a year involving key stakeholders and farmer representatives.

The assembly:

• Reviews organisational performance

• Approves annual reports and budgets

• Provides strategic direction

• Oversees recruitment of senior staff

• Strengthens accountability and governance

KDFA is guided by strong values that shape how we work with farmers, partners, and communities, operating based on the following principles:

• Transparency

• Integrity

• Respect for all stakeholders

• Teamwork

• Commitment to serving rural farming communities

• Accountability and responsible stewardship

• Inclusive and customer focused service delivery

KDFA operates across all 27 sub counties of Kabarole and Bunyangabu Districts.

Head Office:
Plot 18 Mary Hall Road, Kabundaire
West Division, Fort Portal Municipality, Uganda

Our wide coverage allows us to reach farming communities directly at grassroots level:

KDFA currently operates in 11 subcounties in Kabarole District, including:

• Katebwa

• Mugusu

• Bukuuku

• Karambi

• Karangura

• Buheesi

• Kicwamba

• Kasenda

• Kisomoro

• Kibiito

• Hakibaale

Projects in these areas include:

• Coffee production and processing

• Garlic farming and value addition

• Horticulture and piggery farming

• Beekeeping (apiary)

• Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs)