dfcu Bank is accelerating Uganda’s shift from subsistence farming to commercial agribusiness, showcasing structured financing solutions and technical support at the Harvest Money Expo 2026.
Held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds under the theme “Farming as Business,” the Expo brought together thousands of farmers, agripreneurs, policymakers and private sector players, underlining agriculture’s critical role in Uganda’s economy.
Over the past decade, the Expo has grown into a landmark event, with the 2025 edition attracting nearly 18,650 participants, 221 exhibitors, and 27 structured training sessions. This year, dfcu leveraged the platform to highlight its Food and Agriculture Unit, offering financing tailored to crop cycles, livestock production, and agribusiness expansion.
The bank’s solutions include seasonal loans aligned with harvest periods, asset financing for irrigation, mechanisation, and storage infrastructure, as well as trade finance for exporters and structured grain traders. Through its Vehicle and Asset Financing (VAF) programme, dfcu enables farmers and agribusinesses to acquire tractors, harvesters, trucks, irrigation systems, and other critical machinery — tools that transform smallholder operations into commercially competitive enterprises.
Agriculture employs nearly 70 percent of Uganda’s workforce and remains a key contributor to export revenue. Yet many farmers and agribusinesses still face limited access to formal credit. dfcu’s structured financing model addresses these gaps by factoring in seasonality, production risks, and long cash conversion cycles, ensuring farmers receive capital that matches the realities of their operations.
At the Expo, dfcu’s pavilion became a hub for advisory and financing services. Farmers received on-site consultations, guidance on pre-qualification, cooperative financing structures, and insights into value addition, post-harvest management, and export readiness.
By combining capital, technical advisory, and long-term partnerships, dfcu is redefining Uganda’s agricultural landscape — turning farming into a commercially viable, scalable sector and supporting national goals for inclusive economic growth.
