FAO Dehydrated Value Chains Project Kiryandongo District, Uganda
Project Overview
The FAO Dehydrated Value Chains Project is a 13-month initiative implemented by Excel Hort Consult Agribusiness Incubator Ltd. (EHCAI) with funding from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The project aims to strengthen agricultural value chains in Kiryandongo District, a refugee-hosting area, by supporting smallholder farmers to reduce post-harvest losses and increase incomes through solar-powered dehydration and value addition of agricultural products.
Through training, infrastructure development, and market linkages, the project promotes inclusive agribusiness opportunities for both refugee and host community households.
| PROJECT DETAILS | Description |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Provision of Dehydrated Products Supply Chain Development Services for 1,000 Farmer Households in Kiryandongo Refugee Hosting District |
| Project Code | OSRO/UGA/202/NOR |
| Contract Number | CT-FAO UGA-2025-014 |
| Implementing Partner | Excel Hort Consult Agribusiness Incubator Ltd. (EHCAI) |
| Funding Agency | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) |
| Project Duration | November 2025 – November 2026 |
Project Location
The project is implemented in Kiryandongo District, focusing on refugee settlements and surrounding host communities.
Project Goal
To reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen economic self-reliance of refugee and host community households through the development of inclusive, market-oriented dehydrated agricultural value chains.
Target Beneficiaries
The project directly supports:
1,000 smallholder farmer households
500 refugees
500 host community members
Organized into 40–50 farmer groups
Special focus is placed on women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
Priority Value Chains
The project focuses on processing and value addition for the following crops:
Staple Crops
Cassava
Maize
Orange Flesh Sweet Potato (OFSP)
Vegetables
Okra
Cabbage
Kale (Sukuma Wiki)
Key Project Components
Agro-Processing Infrastructure
The project will establish two solar-powered dehydration hubs to support farmers in processing and preserving agricultural produce.
Services provided at the hubs include:
Drying, Sorting and grading, Milling, Packaging, Storage