This is a great opportunity to explore how agroecology can transform our food systems for the better. We can't wait to see you there!
For more information, stay tuned or visit @pelum_uganda website #AgroecologyWeek2025 #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSystems #30YearsOfPELUMUganda @norad.no @giz.de

What to expect:
1. Showcasing local and traditional foods
2. Exhibitions of indigenous seeds and sustainable farming practices
3. Marketplace for agroecological products

Dates: October 27–31, 2025
Location: Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda

The teams will be engage with policy and decision makers around local foods during the discussions at the event.

All efforts are financially supported by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.

They also assessed their knowledge levels, with some admitting limited understanding of seed policies and formal breeding systems.

The discussions revealed major challenges in the seed system, including high costs of certified seed and limited support for local seed varieties. Farmers reflected on who controls seed in their communities, with many expressing concern about increasing dependence on external seed sources.

sharing practices, while also identifying weaknesses like poor access to quality seed and inadequate storage facilities. They explained their criteria for selecting seed, emphasizing adaptability to local conditions, yield potential, and market demand.

where knowledge is passed on, biodiversity is protected, and farmers regain control over their seeds and food systems.

This TOT also builds the capacity of local actors to preserve indigenous seed varieties, promote community based seed banks, and enhance income through sustainable marketing practices. Ultimately, it lays the groundwork for resilient, self-sustaining farming systems

By focusing on seed selection, storage, quality assurance, and local market access, the training empowers participants to become champions of seed sovereignty within their communities. In the face of climate change and rising input costs.

training, Early Genetic F2F3c up to 7 which is shared with farmers for PVS.

The group has identified 8 Local Food Plants i.e Emoros, spider plant, Hibiscus, pumpkin, Okra, cowpeas, Amaranthus and Oyster nuts under the Rooted in Diversity project, which is financially supported by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.

The group of 30 members (26F:4M) is affiliated to @esaffuganda.bsky.social Uganda under the Chairpersonship of James Abongo but also the secretary of @esaffuganda.bsky.social Uganda in Serere District.

The group also has a savings arm and conduct trainings on Agroecology and Participatory Plant Breeding.

The farmer group has selected 2 variety crops i.e. Beans and Sesame. So far 28 plots of beans and 15 plots of Sesame have been established in the Farmer Field gardens. In addition to the 2 crop varieties above, they also grow 3 varieties of vegetables i.e Amaranthus, Okra and Spinach.