Introduction
About Amstus Agro Processing & Export Limited
A pioneering in commercial organic Matooke and Vanilla farming in Uganda. Established in 2017 in the Buikwe District of Uganda 80 km from the capital city Kampala and 120 km from Entebbe international airport Family owned – father & son, 642 acre freehold ownership Farming Matooke, Vanilla & Animal Husbandry. Current headcount 300 EU/NOP Organic certification in process aims to work in partnership with customers, giving enhanced control over growing, harvesting and processing
300
Acres freehold ownership Farming
100
Current headcount
Our Mission
Our Mission To revolutionize organic farming in Uganda whilst protecting the natural environment through sustainable farming & animal husbandry.
Our Vision
Our Vision To become the leading exporter of Ugandan produce through a focus on quality, best farming practices and investment in the local community.
Core Values
Production systems which reduce dependence on hazardous substances and minimize adverse health and environmental impact.
WHY US
75,000 Banana and Vanilla cuttings planted in Phase1
- Between January 2020 and August 2022
- Average 300 plants/acre.
- Shading - banana trees
- Irrigation - currently rain fed, reservoir-fed system being developed
- Expected yield at least 3kg green bean per plant
- Fertilisation - cow or goat manure only, no chemical fertilisers used (ensures organic certification)
Sustainable farming to benefit customers and the community
Next phase of Matooke and Vanilla planting is planned for 2024
- 2 warehouses for processing and storage
- In-house processing facility for frozen Matooke and Vanilla processing
- Linked-chain fencing surrounded by perimeter road
- Own reservoir (with dam) for irrigation, fed by natural springs
- Support trees – Jatropha and Moringa
- Develop out-grower schemes with local farmers by providing free cuttings
- Awareness programs to harvest mature vanilla and improve quality of Ugandan vanilla
- Develop out-grower schemes with local farmers by providing free cuttings