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Interested in growing Maize? See the cost analysis for an acre of land below; The assumption is you already have land and the estimates are in Ugandan Shillings;
1. First ploughing: 120,000
2. Harrowing: 120,000
3. Maize Seed: Bazooka F1, 10Kgs, 100,000. Other varieties like DK
This morning, we were visited by a delegation from @WFP at our Arua offices.
The team consisted of Fatima Mohsin, WFP Regional Coordinator for the MasterCard Foundation Project; Mohamed Shariff, focused on boosting private sector engagement with MasterCard Foundation initiatives
What are we doing about farmer market access?
1. We have a whole department at Omia Agribusiness dedicated to farmer access to markets, the Commodity Marketing Department.
2. Through the department, farmers are trained on;
A. Basic Market research. Who are the buyers for their
Today, 30.08.2023, we officially start operations in Acholi Sub-region. Our outlet is on Plot 16, Acholi Road, Gulu City opposite Housing Finance Bank.
Please reach out to our team for all the support you need for quality Agricultural Inputs, Extension Services and Linkages to
Our most outstanding staff in October, 2022 as chosen by other staff is Mr Alfred Onzima. He serves as our Agricultural Extension Officer for the Greater Arua.
We had the honor of hosting Ms. Tania Haidara the Country Director of @selfhelpafrica, and her team at our Corporate Offices in Arua City.
The visit aimed to:
1. Gain insights into the mandate and operations of Omia Agribusiness Development Group Limited.
2. Share Self Help
What can you find at our Bweyale, Kiryandongo outlet
Location:
Former brac office, next to bakerm hardware, along Kampala -gulu highway.
SERVICES
1. Animal section
- veterinary drugs
- Animal feeds
- Extension services
2. Crop section
- Agro
𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐖. 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐩 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐥𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭
This afternoon, we had the privilege of welcoming the US Ambassador to Uganda, Ambassador William W. Popp,
Attributes of Bazooka F1 Maize Variety
1. Suitable for Mid Altitude (800 to 1,800m)
2. Yield Potential: 3,600 to 4,000 Kg per acre
3. Maturity: 125 to 140 days
4. Good quality grain
5. Perfect for Silage
6. Recommended Spacing of 75cm by 50cm, 2 seeds per hole.
7. Seed rate
We exist to make sure that every Farmer in Africa has access to;
1. Quality, genuine and affordable Agricultural Inputs
2. Extension services/technical training
3. Linkages to profitable and reliable output markets through @omiafoods
Website: omiaagribusinessdg.com
Alice Onyitaru in Logiri Sub/County, Arua District, has been growing carrots for more than 3 years. She knows almost all the carrot varieties in the Ugandan market, follows all the best production practices and has understood her market.