Jinja, Uganda — Mwamic has stepped up its efforts to transform perceptions and practices around industrial hemp (sativa) cultivation in Eastern Uganda, with a strong focus on empowering women and community farmers.
In recent weeks, Mwamic convened a series of model and trial farmer meetings in Jinja, bringing together progressive farmers to share experiences from ongoing hemp trials. Discussions centered on seed performance, sustainable agronomy, and emerging market opportunities for hemp-based products in Uganda and beyond.
As part of its broader mission, Mwamic also conducted targeted trainings and capacity-building sessions. These programs equipped farmers with practical knowledge on soil management, seed performance, pest management, and modern cultivation techniques, while also strengthening farmer compliance with national agricultural standards.
A unique highlight of Mwamic’s initiatives in Eastern Uganda is its community mindset change program, which specifically engages single mothers and women farmers. By providing education, training, and market linkages, Mwamic is helping women embrace hemp as a sustainable cash crop with life-changing economic potential.
“We are not just building a new agricultural value chain—we are creating opportunities for women and families to thrive,” said Mwamic leadership during the Jinja meetings.
Through education, research, and inclusive farmer engagement, Mwamic continues to lead Uganda’s journey toward a sustainable hemp economy, while ensuring that women and marginalized groups are placed at the center of this agricultural revolution.