About UNADA
About us
ABOUT US
Learn About UNADA
Uganda National Agro-input Dealers Association (UNADA) is the national apex organization for all agro-inputs in Uganda. UNADA was registered under the NGO statute in 2003. UNADA believes that the private sector input dealers are the engine of growth for the Ugandan agricultural sector and are the prime force behind the modernization of Uganda’s agriculture and the achievement of national food security resulting from improved yields. One of the objectives of UNADA is to actively contribute to the modernization of Uganda’s agriculture, and participate in projects aimed at bringing development to the agriculture sector. The association exists to serve the interest of its members and member services are developed in response to the sector’s changing needs.
Vision
The most desired Agro-vet and support services association
Mission
To promote access to quality, profitable and affordable Agro-vet inputs and professional support services for sustainable development
WHY WE EXIST
Our Aims and Objectives
- To organise, bring together, and represent all agro-input dealers in the country.
- To actively contribute to the modernization of Uganda’s agriculture, and participate or contribute towards any project aimed at bringing development in the country through the agricultural sector.
- To provide professional support and networking among agro-input dealers in order to assist each other to exchange ideas, to improve their skills, to solve problems, to strengthen their businesses, to improve services to farmers, to mobilize resources, and to provide mutual encouragement.
- To encourage and support the business development of individual members.
- To act as a negotiating body that speaks with one voice to support the interests of all members.
- To establish and enforce a code of fair business conduct for members.
- To keep members informed of the legal codes regulating the industry.
- To raise funds and acquire property for the purpose of fulfilling the aims and objectives of the Association.
- To carry out any other lawful and gainful activities as shall be deemed necessary for the purpose of fulfilling the aims and objectives of the Association.
PARTNERS
Other Entities We Work With
While implementing our programs, UNADA works with various stakeholders including the government ( Ministry of agriculture animal industry and fisheries), seed suppliers, farmers’ associations and cooperatives, local and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and agricultural projects namely Sasakawa global 2000, Swedish cooperative centre/ VI project, Uganda Cooperative Alliance, Africa 2000 network, Techno serve, USAID LEAD project, SNV on the promotion of Oil seed value chain to mention but a few UNADA also works with Makerere University faculty of agriculture on Judicious safe use training and examination of agro-dealers. All these partnerships are aimed at promoting Improved inputs through commercial Input distribution networks’ and also linking agro-dealers to farmers.