Innovations
ESAFF Uganda has introduced a range of innovative initiatives to promote agroecology and support small-scale farmers. These innovations include:
Agroecology School for Journalists and Communicators: This online school educates journalists and communicators on agroecology principles, enabling them to effectively disseminate information and raise awareness about agroecology.
Agroecology Clubs in Learning Institutions: These clubs engage pupils and students in learning institutions, fostering an understanding and appreciation of agroecology among the youth, and nurturing future advocates and practitioners.
Community Agroecology Schools: These community-based schools provide practical agroecology training for small-scale farmers in their communities, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to implement agroecological practices.
Agroecology Business Hub: This hub supports small-scale farmers in developing agroecology-based businesses, helping them access markets, credit and capacity hence improving their livelihoods, and promoting agroecology.
Agroecology in Academia: ESAFF Uganda collaborates with academic institutions to integrate agroecology into their curricula, ensuring that future agricultural professionals are well-versed in agroecological concepts.
Farmers’ Seed Lab: This initiative helps small-scale farmers preserve and protect the farmer-managed seed system through exchanging local knowledge and seed varieties development, promoting biodiversity and resilience in farming systems.
Small-scale Farmers’ Policy and Leadership Institute: The institute trains small-scale farmers in leadership and policy advocacy, empowering them to influence agricultural policies and practices at various levels.
Land Rights Support Centre: This centre provides legal support and advocacy for small-scale farmers to secure land rights, ensuring their access to and control over land resources.
Agriculture Budget Watch: This initiative monitors government agricultural spending, advocating for fair and adequate allocation of resources to support small-scale farmers and agroecological practices.
ESAFF Radio: A radio platform that broadcasts programs on agroecology, and small-scale farmers' issues, reaching a wide audience and fostering community engagement.
National Agroecology School/Institute: This is a collective of all Community Agroecology Schools (CAS) and a leading center of excellence in agroecological education, research, and practice, dedicated to empowering small-scale farmers, youth, and agricultural stakeholders.
ESAFF Uganda will continue to develop more innovations to support the implementation of the strategic objectives and contribute to the achievement of this vision.
To learn more about any of these innovations, please write to coordinator(at)esaffuganda.org
