Why This Pillar Matters
Agriculture
& Food Security
Agriculture is Uganda’s backbone, feeding millions and driving the economy. Yet farmers face fragile soils, erratic rainfall, and limited market access—threatening food security for the nation’s most vulnerable.”
The Challenge: Fragile Food Systems in a Changing Climate
Smallholder farmers power Uganda’s economy — yet face the greatest risks.
For many Ugandans, farming is more than work—it is survival. Smallholder farmers produce most of the country’s food, yet they face growing challenges: degraded soils, unpredictable rains, and limited access to climate-smart technologies. These pressures don’t just affect farmers—they threaten the food security of the entire nation.
Funfact
The Gaps We Must Close
of rural Ugandans depend on agriculture
Agriculture’s contribution to GDP
Awards Winning
Why This Matters
ARDHI views food security as a fundamental human right. Yet current policies fail to protect small farmers from market volatility or integrate climate resilience. We believe no family should go hungry because of gaps in governance, and no farmer should face climate shocks without support.
What We’re Fighting For
Mandate Climate-Smart Investment
Secure budget commitments for drought-resistant seeds and micro-irrigation systems.
Strengthen Agro-Insurance
Make weather-indexed crop insurance affordable and accessible to smallholder farmers.
Localize Decision-Making
Ensure farmer representatives have a voice in district-level agricultural spending and planning.
How We Will Intervene
Research & Evidence
We analyze policies and identify gaps that leave farmers vulnerable.
Advocacy Dialogues
We bring farmers and policymakers together to co-create solutions.
Legal Guidance
We support cooperatives with model contracts and advice on land tenure.
The Future We Imagine
Imagine a Uganda where drought no longer means hunger, where farmers thrive with resilient tools, and where every household has secure access to food. That is the vision ARDHI is fighting for.
Latest News
Policy & Research
Health Financing Crisis
Uganda’s Health Financing Crisis Examining the sustainability, equity, and efficiency of healthcare funding in Uganda. Introduction The health financing crisis in Uganda is one of the most persistent challenges undermining equitable access to healthcare. Despite major policy reforms and international commitments, Uganda’s healthcare system continues to suffer from inadequate funding,…
From Kiteezi to Buyala: The Cost of Kampala’s Waste Crisis
From Kiteezi to Buyala: The Cost of Kampala’s Waste Crisis Tracing Uganda’s journey from one landfill disaster to the next. Introduction The tragic collapse of the Kiteezi landfill was more than an environmental disaster, it exposed how fragile waste management systems can devastate communities. Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive…
Only 8% of Waste Recycled
Only 8% of Waste Recycled Uganda’s Waste Crisis Is a Resilience Crisis Introduction Uganda’s waste management situation paints a dire picture, with the country struggling to cope with the growing volumes of waste generated daily. According to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Uganda generates about 800,000 tonnes of solid…
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Food is life, but millions remain vulnerable. Join ARDHI in shaping policies that protect farmers and secure Uganda’s future.
