Our Mission
To improve the household incomes of our members through the collective marketing of quality, certified cocoa and vanilla.
Who We Are
A farmer-owned cooperative building quality, fairness, and opportunity in the Rwenzori foothills.
About the Cooperative
A Cooperative Built by Farmers, for Farmers
Nyahuka Agri Farmers Cooperative Society is a farmer-owned organisation based in Nyahuka, Bundibugyo District, at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. It brings together smallholder cocoa and vanilla farmers under one cooperative body.
By pooling produce, sharing knowledge, and marketing collectively, members access better prices, stronger training, and direct routes to export buyers — turning individual smallholdings into a trusted, quality-focused supply.
- Founded
- 20XX
- Farmer Members
- 1,200+
- District, Uganda
- Bundibugyo
Our Journey
How We Began
From a handful of neighbouring farmers to a trusted cooperative marketing quality produce to the world.
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20XX
The Cooperative is Formed
A group of smallholder cocoa farmers in Nyahuka come together to market their produce collectively and escape dependence on middlemen.
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20XX
Growing Membership
Word spreads and neighbouring farmers join, expanding the cooperative across more parishes.
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20XX
Investing in Quality
The cooperative introduces training in fermentation, drying, and post-harvest handling to raise bean quality.
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20XX
Certification Achieved
The cooperative earns Fairtrade / Organic certification, opening access to premium markets.
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20XX
Reaching Export Buyers
Direct relationships with export buyers are established, returning more value to members.
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Today
Today & Beyond
The cooperative continues to grow, adding vanilla, expanding its lab and processing capacity, and deepening community impact.
Our Purpose
Mission, Vision & Objectives
Our Vision
To be a leading farmer-owned producer and marketing cooperative in the Rwenzori region, known for quality and fairness.
To achieve our mission, we work towards clear goals:
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Improve the quality of members' cocoa and vanilla produce.
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Secure fair, common pricing for members' produce.
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Raise the standard of living of members and their families.
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Encourage members to reserve land for food crops alongside cash crops.
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Improve access to inputs, finance, and support from partners and buyers.
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Modernise farming methods through training and good agronomic practice.
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Bring farmers together across the region in shared purpose.
What Guides Us
Our Values
The principles that shape every decision we make — from the farm to the final sale.
Cooperation
We achieve together what no farmer can alone. Shared effort, shared reward.
Quality
We take pride in produce grown and processed to standards buyers can trust.
Fairness
Every member earns a fair price and has a voice in how the cooperative is run.
Integrity
We are honest in our dealings, transparent in our pricing, and true to our word.
Sustainability
We farm in ways that protect the land for the next generation.
Community
We invest in the wellbeing of our members, their families, and the wider region.
Our People
Led by Members, Governed with Care
As a cooperative, we are owned and directed by our members — through an elected board and a professional management team accountable to them.
Members
Own the cooperative and vote at the general meeting.
Board
Elected by members to set direction and policy.
Management
Appointed by the board to run daily operations.
1,200+
Members
850+
Farmers Trained
15
Parishes Covered
400+
Tonnes a Year
Grow With Us
Whether you want to source our produce, partner with us, or join as a member — we'd love to hear from you.