Alito Joint Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd

Alito Joint Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited (AJOFMUCOS) is a farmer-led cooperative based in Kole District, Northern Uganda. Founded in 1998 by five farmers, it has grown into a network of over 16,800 members across the Lango and Acholi sub-regions, focusing on oilseed production, quality declared seed multiplication, and climate-smart agriculture.

To become a member, visit our offices at Awilo Village, Lwala Parish, Okwerodot Sub County, Kole District, or contact us directly. Membership is open to farmers in Northern Uganda interested in oilseed and grain production. You will be registered under one of our 309 farmer groups in your area.

We produce and market a wide range of crops including sunflower, soybeans, groundnuts, sesame (simsim), maize, beans, sorghum, cassava, and sweet potatoes. Our primary value chain is oilseed production, particularly Quality Declared Seeds (QDS) for soybeans and sunflower.

The cooperative offers climate-smart agriculture training through farmer field schools, agronomy training, post-harvest handling guidance, access to certified seeds, and bulk marketing services. We also connect members to financing through our partnership with Uganda Development Bank (UDB).

AJOFMUCOS works with FAO, USAID, SNV, ISSD, Palladium, GOAL, MAAIF, Makerere University, NARO, Uganda Oilseed Producer Association (UOSPA), Mukwano Industries, and Uganda Development Bank (UDB).

Our goals include increasing seed production to 500 MT annually, expanding grain production to 20,000 MT, strengthening value addition capacity, expanding market access locally and internationally, establishing 30 bulking centers, and creating over 2,000 indirect jobs.

We welcome partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, private sector companies, and development organisations. Contact us through our contact page or visit our offices. We collaborate on farmer training, market access, infrastructure, seed systems, and climate-smart agriculture programmes.

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