Pura Organic Agro Tech Limited, a cassava processing factory in Nakasongola District was launched by H.E the President. The facility employs about 130 people and is expected to provide a stable market for cassava farmers in central Uganda. Over 1800 outgrower local farmers are embracing cassava production as these agro-processors invest in farmer training to increase yields, and value addition. Yields are expected to improve yields from 2 to 6 tons per acre.

Cassava is a key commodity under the agro-industrialization strategy in the NDPIV. The crop stands out due to its multi-industrial use as both a food security, and agro-industrial input. The investment is considered a significant stride towards reducing Uganda’s reliance on imported pharmaceutical inputs and in the grand scheme will contribute to Uganda’s goals of industrialization and import substitution under Vision 2040.