In the landscapes of Itirikwa Sub-County, Adjumani District, Moses Jansuk has cultivated far more than crops, he has cultivated hope. Through the partnership with Omia Agribusiness, Moses has rewritten his story from one marked by uncertainty to resilience, growth and sustainable success.
Like many smallholder farmers, Moses once faced persistent barriers that constrained his potential. Accessing extension support, quality seeds, fertilizers, and Agro inputs was difficult leaving him to navigate pests and diseases, soil nutrient content, weather variability and crucial agronomic decisions largely on his own.
These gaps frequently resulted in lower yields, compromised produce quality and weaker bargaining power in the market. Farming became a struggle for fair returns rather than a pathway to prosperity, traveling to town repeatedly to purchase inputs added further strain through high transport costs.
When Moses partnered with Omia Agribusiness, his farming practices changed as access to climate-smart Agro-inputs, free on-farm extension services, and reliable market linkages met him exactly where he was. Expert and personalized extension support equipped him with best management practices tailored to all crops of his choice, the knowledge and guidance empowered him to successfully manage multiple crops at the same time, including onions, cabbages, tomatoes, and eggplant. What once felt overwhelming became achievable through practical, enterprise-specific advisory support on land preparation, nursery bed management, integrated pest and disease management and post-harvest handling.
The partnership also transformed how he accessed inputs. Instead of incurring repeated transport costs by traveling from the village to town, Moses simply places an order and inputs are delivered to him. This convenience has saved him both money and valuable time, allowing him to focus more fully on production. Quality and higher yields across multiple enterprises have improved market competitiveness. Low costs and reduced production risks have strengthened his confidence as a commercial farmer.
Moses’ future prospect is to expand production by acquiring irrigation systems, he aims to move from rain-fed production to off-season production, and further scale his multi-crop operations. This step promises greater resilience against climate variability and the opportunity to supply markets when demand and prices are strongest.
Moses Jansuk’s journey embodies the power of sustained, farmer-centred support. From the challenges of accessing inputs, unreliable extension services to improved quality and stronger prices.
