How dfcu Bank is helping award winning Ojok transform Northern Uganda's coffee value chain
Alfred Ojok, a coffee farmer in Northern Uganda, has been recognized for his innovative agricultural practices through the Best Farmers Awards. Supported by dfcu Bank, his Hasting Coffee Centre aims to improve smallholder productivity and climate-smart farming techniques.
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Highlighting successful agricultural models is crucial for economic development and food security in East Africa.
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INTERVIEW | From introducing improved coffee seedlings to connecting farmers to markets and international opportunities, Alfred Ojok has spent years building Hasting Coffee Centre into a catalyst for agricultural transformation in Northern Uganda.
What began as a mission to support smallholder farmers has evolved into a growing agribusiness that is helping farmers improve productivity, adopt climate-smart practices, and access better prices for their produce. The impact of this work earned Alfred recognition as a winner of the 2025 Best Farmers Awards, an initiative organised by Vision Group in partnership with dfcu Bank and other stakeholders to recognise excellence and innovation in agriculture.
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