Lira, Uganda | A new partnership is taking shape to revolutionize Uganda’s agriculture through digital technology and youth empowerment. Digi Farmer, supported by Agrosahas International, has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maarifasasa to launch a national initiative aimed at transforming the agricultural sector.
Under this agreement, the two organizations plan to train 2,000 young Ugandans as Digital Field Agents and connect one million farmers to a modern digital farming ecosystem within the next three years. The project will begin in the Lango sub-region before expanding to the rest of the country.
According to officials from both sides, the initiative is designed to integrate technology into agriculture, boost farm productivity, and create meaningful employment for young people. It will also enhance farmers’ access to financial services, markets, and timely agricultural information.
Maarifasasa’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Bob Okello, said the partnership fits perfectly with their mission to use technology to open up job opportunities for youth across Africa. He added that the trained agents will act as digital ambassadors, helping farmers adopt smart farming methods that improve yields and income.
Through the Digi Farmer platform, registered farmers will access essential digital services such as satellite-based soil testing, crop guidance, weather forecasts, market prices, and instant digital payments. They will also benefit from agricultural loans and other financial tools aimed at improving their productivity.
Priyanka Sarocle, representing Agrosahas International, emphasized that the collaboration brings together Digi Farmer’s powerful digital infrastructure and Maarifasasa’s experience in youth training. She explained that the project will ensure even farmers in remote villages—those without smartphones or internet access—are not left behind.
Each youth agent will earn a commission for every farmer they register and additional income when those farmers access credit or other digital services. To simplify onboarding, agents will be provided with tablets and use a QR code system to register farmers easily.
Training for the first batch of youth agents is expected to start in early November, with applications already open to interested participants. The initial rollout will focus on northern Uganda, where Digi Farmer already works with more than 30,000 farmers, before expanding to other regions.
The project targets having at least 2,000 active field agents in the next two years. Organizers believe this digital agriculture model will significantly improve productivity, encourage data-driven farming, and build a stronger, more inclusive agricultural economy.
Experts are calling the partnership a milestone in Uganda’s agricultural transformation journey—one that uses technology not just to increase yields but also to create jobs, drive financial inclusion, and connect farmers to a smarter, more efficient market system.