Uganda
Retail outlets, supermarkets, and institutional buyers across the country.
Farmer and market impact
Banana value addition and our impact
BIRDC's impact is tied to farmer training, banana processing capacity, Tooke product markets, and the circular use of banana materials.
By the numbers
What the work adds up to
140 tonnes
Stated daily processing capacity
1B+ UGX
Annual product sales
24 acres
Training facility
4 regions
Market pathways reached
Community impact
Supporting smallholder farmers through value addition
BIRDC serves as a market pathway for smallholder banana farmers in Bushenyi District and the surrounding areas. By converting raw matooke into banana flour and other products, the institution creates additional demand for quality banana supply.
The farmer extension programme at the Nyaruzinga facility trains growers in practical agronomic techniques, post-harvest handling, and value addition. Current farmer counts and programme results should be requested from BIRDC for formal reporting.
Youth initiative
Tooke Clubs in schools
BIRDC partners with schools across Uganda to establish Tooke Clubs that introduce students to agricultural science, nutrition, food processing, and banana value addition.
These clubs give students a practical view of food science and entrepreneurship instead of treating agriculture only as classroom theory.
Global reach
Market presence
East Africa
Growing presence in Kenya, Tanzania, and the wider EAC region.
Europe
Health food markets with products tested to EU standards.
Middle East
Expanding distribution in the Gulf states.
Recognition
Awards and achievements
BIRDC has been recognised in national and international settings for work in agricultural research, food product development, and rural economic development. Formal awards, partner references, and dates can be supplied in procurement or donor-facing documents when required.
The most useful proof for partners is operational: the Bushenyi factory, quality assurance work, Tooke products, school initiatives, and public demonstrations of banana value addition.
Discover our Tooke products, research and processing work, photo gallery.
Sustainability
Circular economy: from banana flour to banana fibre
BIRDC works to reduce waste across the banana value chain. Beyond banana flour and baked goods, banana stems and leaves can be processed into banana fibre paper and other materials.
This circular-economy work is commercially useful when it creates additional product lines and reduces waste from processing. Buyers and partners should contact BIRDC for current fibre products and collaboration options.
Discuss farmer, market, or research collaboration
Tell BIRDC whether your enquiry is about farmer training, product distribution, research collaboration, school clubs, or circular-economy materials.