The local team is committed to improving agricultural practices in semi-urban and rural communities in Mukono District. The central focus is on working with farmers to improve crop production and farming techniques.
If you are interested in farming or would like to gain experience in organic farming and put organic farming techniques into practice, this is the ideal project.
You help the farmers grow a range of crops without the aid of chemicals, pesticides or inorganic fertilizers.
You do not need to have an agricultural degree, but you should still have some knowledge of all aspects related to organic farming.
Organic farms must meet the strict standards set by the agricultural department and go through a complicated process to have their products certified as organic. A volunteer must be able to perform manual labor in Uganda's outdoor climate.
Possible tasks are:
You work from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 16 p.m
Mon-Fri: 9.00 – 17.00 CET – (Dutch & English)