Brand Coffee Farm Uganda financing - Invest International

Scaling premium regenerative coffee with Brand Coffee Farm

What started as a demonstration farm in Uganda’s Mubende district is rapidly evolving into a scalable model for premium, regenerative coffee production. Brand Coffee Farm shows how combining technical assistance, growth finance on behalf of the Ministry for Foreign Trade & Development (DGGF) and strong local partnerships can transform both product quality and farmer livelihoods, while reshaping the global perception of Robusta coffee.

Project summary

Founded in 2017, Brand Coffee Farm was designed as an agro-ecological demonstration farm to prove that high-quality coffee can be produced through regenerative practices. By focusing on improved farming techniques, controlled processing and full traceability, the project challenges long-standing assumptions about Robusta (Canephora) coffee quality.

With support from Invest International, the project followed a phased approach: early-stage technical assistance to establish the farm and training programmes, followed by targeted financing to professionalise processing and scale operations.

Today, Brand Coffee Farm connects more than 900 smallholder farmers to a growing ecosystem of training, quality control and market access, leading to the first export shipment reaching Rotterdam in January 2026.

At its core, the project demonstrates that quality is driven not by species, but by farming and processing methods. Thereby unlocking new opportunities for smallholder farmers in Uganda’s coffee sector.

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Our impact

Raising incomes through premium quality

By applying selective harvesting, controlled fermentation, and structured drying, Brand Coffee Farm enhances coffee quality and consistency. This enables farmers to access higher-value markets and earn premiums.

Empowering over 900 smallholder farmers

Farmers gain practical skills in regenerative agriculture, quality management and farm business practices, strengthening long-term productivity and resilience.

Building climate resilience with regenerative farming

Regenerative practices reduce dependency on external inputs, enhance resilience to climate change and create more sustainable farming systems for future generations.

Strengthening local value chains and exports

By investing in professional processing and traceability systems, Brand Coffee Farm captures more value locally and ensures consistent export quality.

Project partners