Gulu, Uganda: The 4th edition of the Northern Uganda Agriculture and Trade Show has opened in Gulu City at Gulu University’s Faculty of Agriculture, attracting exhibitors and farmers from across the region.
Organized by the Uganda Forum for Agriculture Advisory Services (UFAAF) in partnership with the Bank of Uganda (BoU), the five-day trade fair aims to link farmers with opportunities to access credit, new technologies, and improved farming practices.
On the opening day, more than 85 exhibitors showcased their products, with organizers expecting over 200 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors before the show closes on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Winnie Mulisa, representing the Bank of Uganda, said the central bank’s participation is intended to help farmers understand how they can access credit facilities. She explained that BoU has been supporting farmers since 2009 with schemes that change according to conditions, and such trade fairs provide vital feedback to improve these facilities.
Ms Mulisa urged both subsistence and commercial farmers to seize the opportunities available during the exhibition.
Grace Musimami, the Secretary General of UFAAF, said the show’s main focus is to ensure that technology reaches local farmers and to encourage value addition at every stage of production. He added that daily training workshops are being conducted to equip farmers with knowledge on modern practices and standards.
“This year’s edition is expected to be stronger than the previous ones. We have 85 exhibitors already, but by the end of the week, we expect more than 200,” Musimami said.
Among the exhibitors was Orikot James, an agro-farmer from Amuria District, who showcased his products, while Equator Seeds from Omoro District was represented by Okello Fred.
The trade show, now in its fourth year, continues to grow into a major platform for knowledge exchange, market access, and innovation in agriculture across northern Uganda.
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