The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing agricultural productivity and food security through innovative research, market development, and strategic partnerships. In Uganda, IFDC has been instrumental in implementing various initiatives aimed at improving soil health, increasing crop yields, and strengthening market systems to benefit smallholder farmers.
Address: Plot 5, Bandali Rise, Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
Phone: +256 757 288373 / +256 312 518549
Email: ifdcuganda@ifdc.org
Website: www.ifdc.org
One of IFDC's notable projects in Uganda is the Building Resilience and Inclusive Growth of Highland Farming Systems for Rural Transformation (BRIGHT) project. This initiative focuses on enhancing the resilience and productivity of highland farming systems by:
Promoting sustainable agricultural practices
Strengthening farmer cooperatives and savings groups
Facilitating access to quality inputs and markets
Building capacity through training and extension services
The BRIGHT project operates in regions such as Kigezi, Mt. Elgon, and Rwenzori, aiming to empower over 100,000 farming households.
IFDC collaborates with various stakeholders, including:
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF)
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda
Local and international NGOs
Farmer cooperatives and community-based organizations