About GAO

Growing Agriculture. Strengthening Communities. Creating Opportunity.

GAO works alongside farmers and rural communities to strengthen agricultural productivity, expand access to opportunity, and build more resilient livelihoods.

Who We Are

Agriculture with people at the centre

GAO is an agribusiness organisation dedicated to improving agricultural productivity and creating inclusive economic opportunities for rural communities. Its work strengthens the agricultural value chain by making quality agricultural products and professional services accessible to farmers.

Through practical guidance, farm tools and equipment, expert support, and access to markets, GAO helps farming communities apply sustainable and smart agriculture practices while building pathways to rural economic opportunity.

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Who We Serve

Building opportunities for inclusive growth

Our work is centred on people, inclusion, and practical opportunities that strengthen livelihoods and create lasting value.

Farmers

Supporting smallholder farmers with agricultural inputs, practical services, knowledge, and market opportunities.

Youth

Creating pathways for young people to participate in agriculture, agribusiness, and rural enterprise.

Women & Persons with Disabilities

Promoting inclusive access to agricultural resources, opportunities, and dignified livelihoods.

Communities & Institutions

Creating space for local knowledge, practical services, and shared agricultural opportunity.

Our Direction

A clear purpose for practical agricultural change

Mission

Inclusive access. Dignified opportunity.

To empower rural youth, women, men, and persons with disabilities in rural Uganda through inclusive access to agricultural resources, knowledge, and markets - creating dignified jobs, sustainable livelihoods, and food-secure communities.

Vision

A prosperous, food-secure Northern Uganda

A prosperous, food-secure Northern Uganda where youth and differently-abled farmers thrive through innovation, empowerment, and equitable agricultural development.

How We Work With Farmers

From Seed to Market

GAO supports farmers across the agricultural journey - connecting access to inputs and technical knowledge with services, finance, and opportunities to reach markets.

Access to Agricultural Inputs

Quality agricultural inputs closer to farmers.

Technical Support

Practical agricultural knowledge and professional guidance.

Training & Capacity Building

Skills that help farmers improve productivity and resilience.

Irrigation Services

Supporting more reliable and productive farming systems.

Microfinance Solutions

Improving access to financial opportunities for agricultural growth.

Market & Value Chain Access

Connecting farmers with markets and wider value-chain opportunities.

Core Values

How We Show Up

The principles behind our work with farmers, communities, and institutions.

Inclusiveness

We centre people and participation.

Integrity

We act with honesty and accountability.

Innovation

We promote practical solutions to real challenges.

Empowerment

We invest in farmers' capacity to succeed.

Community-Led Impact

We believe sustainable change starts locally.

Farmer Story

Akullu Agnes

Through support from GAO-UG Limited and community agricultural promoters, I learned how to prepare land properly, use recommended spacing, apply fertilizer at the right time, and keep maize clean and market-ready.