Boosting incomes of Maize farmers (BIOF project)
Increasing market access
What: Creating a mobile app
Why: To link farmers to the buyers
Where: Local and international market
When: During and after harvesting periods
Who: Maize farmers
How: Through marketing the app to farmers and buyers on different media and e-commerce platforms.
Improving storage
What: Building community standard grain storage facilities
Why: Reduce food wastage through proper drying and storage
Where: At village and parish levels in selected districts
When: Every year in selected locations
How: Community Mobilisation
Who: Local maize farmers
Increasing yields
What: Providing seeds and fertilizers
Why: Improve yields per acreage
Where: Farmers in selected villages of Wakiso and Luweero
When: Before the planting seasons
Who: 500 farmers in Wakiso and Luweero
How: Through farmer groups and the agricultural extension services
$0 of $50,000 raised
Increasing market access
What: Creating a mobile app
Why: To link farmers to the buyers
Where: Local and international market
When: During and after harvesting periods
Who: Maize farmers
How: Through marketing the app to farmers and buyers on different media and e-commerce platforms.
Improving storage
What: Building community standard grain storage facilities
Why: Reduce food wastage through proper drying and storage
Where: At village and parish levels in selected districts
When: Every year in selected locations
How: Community Mobilisation
Who: Local maize farmers
Increasing yields
What: Providing seeds and fertilizers
Why: Improve yields per acreage
Where: Farmers in selected villages of Wakiso and Luweero
When: Before the planting seasons
Who: 500 farmers in Wakiso and Luweero
How: Through farmer groups and the agricultural extension services