Pearl Model Farm & Agri-Consult Ltd

2021 Results Out: Banks Make Record-Breaking Shs1.1Trillion Net Profit As Most Profitable, Loss-Making Banks Named
-According to the results, out of the 26 banks, 18 banks made a record net profit of Shs1.081 trillion in 2021, up from Shs817.85bn profit posted by 20 banks in 2020. This is the highest ever profit recorded by banks in Uganda’s banking industry.
Details at: https://businessfocus.co.ug/2021-results-out-banks-make-record-breaking-shs1-1trillion-net-profit-as-most-profitable-loss-making-banks-named/

Planting coffee this season is still on especially if you have a water source. We still have quality clonal coffee plantlets. For bookings, inquiries and consultations, Tel; 0775170346/0703828741
#CoffeeIsTheThing #FarmForProfit

On Saturday, we trained workers of Cellar Farms in Mityana on how to make the best composite manure. Do you have a farm? A group of farmers or association? We are ready to teach you how to make composite manure using resources around you. This helps you increase production and productivity while reducing operating costs.
Tel: 0775170346/0703828741
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What a week! We spent the latter part of the week checking on our farmers that we supplied Clonal coffee plantlets two years ago. We gave them some valuable tips on how to do it better.
For consultations, Tel: 0775170346/0703828741
#Coffee IsTheThing

You can't make it in farming without passion, supervision and determination.

On Friday morning, our director travelled to his blossoming farm in Kakumiro. By 9am, he was already at the farm burning fats. You can't just leave it to the workers lest you get disappointed.

Weekend well spent!

#CoffeeIsTheThing

10 pigs ready for slaughter are up for sale in Mukono (Mbalala). If you can take them at once or know someone who can buy them, the better. Tel: 0753132731

Janet Cox Achora (PhD) on Twitter

We pride ourselves in providing quality Clonal coffee plantlets

Janet Cox Achora (PhD) on Twitter “@TaddewoS & @PearlFarmsUg has some of the most resilent coffee seedlings for some of us up North. Thank u @TaddewoS l recieved my seedlings safe and sound https://t.co/W3XAGztDXW”

Youth embrace coffee farming
There's a lot of an uninformed talk that youth aren't interested in farming. Fact is that while some are not interested in farming, many more are joining farming. For example, majority of my customers are people below the age of 35. Last week, I supplied plantlets that can plant 6 acres to a young man in his 20s. His future is surely secured. If you have idle land, coffee remains the thing.
#CoffeeIsTheThing

Coffee Is The Thing

Br. Deodati Aganyira, the Headteacher at SMACK, came through to support our hustle. He was referred to us by a friend because of our quality Clonal coffee plantlets and professionalism. You want quality clonal coffee plantlets that are resistant to coffee wilt? High yielding? Fast maturing? Well, we still have mature plantlets. We are ready to serve and guide you.
For details, Tel: 0775170346/0703828741
#CoffeeIsTheThing #GreenGold #DrinkUgCoffee

Bookings for quality Clonal coffee plantlets/cuttings still ongoing. We also guide you on how best to get higher yields.
Tel: 0775170346/0703828741
#CoffeeIsTheThing

The season has literally started. We can only guarantee you quality Clonal coffee plantlets. This client called me inquiring about coffee plantlets. When she came to check on the quality, she was so impressed so much that she went away with her plantlets! Thanks Cissy for coming through. Pearl Model Farm & Agri-Consult Ltd wishes you God's blessings. My friends here, continue spreading the word about us. We all benefit in this!
#CoffeeIsTheThing #GreenGold #DrinkUgCoffee #FarmForProfit
Tel: 0775170346/0703828741

You want high quality Clonal coffee plantlets? High yielding? Resistant to coffee Wilt? Fast maturing?
We are here to serve you. We deliver across the country. Time to book is now.
Tel: 0775170346/0703828741
#CoffeeIsTheThing #GreenGold #farmforprofit #drinkugcoffee

Book now!! For intending coffee farmers in Kakumiro and the surrounding districts, we have a few Clonal coffee plantlets (KR varieties) left. The earlier you book, the better. That said, if you find those in Kakumiro fully booked, we'll get you the plantlets from our nursery bed in Wobulenzi (at your cost). Those in Central and other parts of the country, the time is to book is now. We also have eucalyptus seedlings, Hass avacado, mangoes and macadamia seedlings.
For booking and consultations, Tel: 0775170346/0703828741
#CoffeeIsTheThing #GreenGold #FarmForProfit #DrinkUgCoffee

You want macadamia seedlings? Hass avocado?
Don't worry, get in touch with me via: 0775170346/0703828741

I haven't posted about coffee business for awhile but it means nothing 😒. We are seriously preparing for the coming rainy season. Those intending to plant coffee are booking quality plantlets. We are open for bookings (for better planning). We deliver across the country (Ts and C's apply). Some of my clients have already dug holes, others are in the process. This is the time to prepare. Feel free to consult us for guidance and business.
Tel: 0775170346 (WhatsApp)/0703828741
#CoffeeIsTheThing #drinkugcoffee #GreenGold #FarmForProfit

End of Year Message

I am associated with two blossoming companies; Spotlight Publications Ltd, whose flagship brand is Business Focus (www.businessfocus.co.ug) and Pearl Model Farm & Agni-Consult Ltd. I must say I have had a challenging but equally rewarding year.

For Business Focus, I highly believe we have tried our best in simplifying money matters and unearthing investment opportunities to our readers.

Under the banking category, we have simplified banking and finance reporting. In terms of analysis of banks performance, we are now a reference point.

Our agribusiness and Entrepreneurship categories have inspired many in various ways (going by the feedback we get). To our readers, advertisers and partners, I say thank you for trusting us. What do we have in store in 2022? I can only say we promise to do better than 2021. We’ll continue demystifying the notion that “business news/reporting bores”.

For five years now, you have shown us that good business/ development journalism is equally rewarding. Watch the space!

For Pearl Model Farm, I must say we have inspired many people into farming. Many Ugandans including those abroad have embraced coffee farming because of our constant messages. It’s always important not to put all your eggs in one basket. 2022 should be a year for you to diversify into farming.

There are so many farming enterprises you can invest into. If you have land, coffee is one of the enterprises where you can’t go wrong. For those planning to join coffee farming, preparations for the next planting season are already underway.

For consultancy and quality coffee planting materials, we are available to serve you.

In 2022, I promise we’ll surprise you with so many innovations that will also benefit you.

I would also like to encourage you to write down your 2022 plans and how you’ll execute them. Have timelines. It helps you track your progress.

I wish you God's blessings and a fruitful 2022.

Taddewo William Senyonyi

CEO, Spotlight Publications Ltd, Pearl Model Farm

Tel: 0775170346/0703828741

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Focus on yields per tree and you'll thank me soon. If you have old unproductive or under productive coffee trees, stump them. They will be yielding highly in two years. #CoffeeIsTheThing

Gov’t MUST Intervene in Fight Against Black Coffee Twig Borer

I was in Kakumiro district over the weekend. I squeezed some time to visit a few farmers.

I observed that the Black Twig Borer is widely spread in the district. In fact, it is devastating almost all Robusta coffee growing areas in the country.

The main challenge in fighting this pest is that many smallholder farmers seem not interested in spending on pesticides and fungicides. They say the pesticides and fungicides are expensive. Now, if commercial/ serious farmers spray or take efforts to fight the pest, it may not make much sense if smallholder farmers who are neighbours to commercial farmers don’t act (the pest will keep returning to the commercial farmer).

This calls for UCDA/ government intervention. Since coffee is a top foreign exchange earner for Uganda and employs millions of Ugandans (over 1.7m households are into coffee farming), Government should carry out aerial/ drone spraying in affected areas across the country or help farmers get pesticides and fungicides at subsidized prices.

I see our production not increasing to the desired levels if the Twig Borer isn't dealt with decisively.Unfortunately, I haven’t seen political leaders such as MPs raise this issue as a matter of national importance! The good news is that I have reached out to the concerned Government agencies and they have promised to act. Am I not more useful than your MP? (for jokes please) I will find time this week to write/talk about the Coffee Wilt Disease which remains a big threat.
Photos by Senyonyi William Taddewo . They show coffee trees affected by coffee twig borer

#CoffeeIsThing #DrinkUgCoffee #GreenGold

Coffee is the thing
A critical look at the global outlook of the coffee market will give you one conclusion; coffee is the thing.
Climate change has hit hard leading producers Brazil. Vietnam and Colombia have all been affected in various ways. Global coffee consumption is rising on increasing population, urbanization and incomes but production faces immense risks. While climate change is before us, we can still beat it. We still get enough rains. There are so many water conservation measures in addition to irrigation (which is quite expensive for many). Coffee prices are expected to get higher in coming years. Right now a kilo of kiboko (dry Robusta cherries) is between Shs2500 and Shs3000.
If you have idle land (two acres plus), I would advise you to plant coffee. For Ugandans in Diaspora who have taken on coffee farming because of my messages, thank you so much. You'll soon reap big.
Note: We are now receiving bookings for plantlets (KR1-7) for next season. We have quality plantlets at Shs1500 and Shs2000 depending on size of pots used. For bigger pots, we do them on order. We stop taking these orders (for bigger pots) on 15th December 2021 (for the first season of 2022).
Tel: 0775170346/0703828741
#CoffeeIsTheThing #GreenGold #DrinkUgCoffee

Farming has so many challenges but we must keep walking!
Just a week after reporting for work, a worker at my nascent farm stole beddings, food and 100kgs of beans. We can't trace this thug. That said, this promising coffee is set to flower in the next one month. But most importantly, with good care, Clonal Coffee will keep flowering throughout the year.
#CoffeeIsTheThing #DrinkUgCoffee #GreenGold

Coffee in the land of milk

I spent the entire weekend in Kazo district (part of Ankole) on the invitation of a top commercial farmer in animal husbandry. They're diversifying into coffee. They have already planted a few. I gave them guidance on how to get best results. We agreed to walk this journey together. Coffee business is now in the land of milk (more farmers in tge region are taking on coffee farming). In districts like Kazo, coffee hasn't been the thing. Uganda will surely become world's third largest producer of coffee. I also learnt valuable lessons on animal husbandry.
#CoffeeIsTheThing #GreenGold #FarmForProfit #DrinkUgCoffee

Shade Trees in Coffee

Someone recently asked me whether he could plant a few eucalyptus trees in his coffee! It’s definitely not recommended as eucalyptus will out compete coffee in as far as feeding (water/nutrition) is concerned.

This brings me to the shade trees one should plant in coffee. Shade trees have many advantages but in summary, they are a climate change mitigation and adaptation measure.

Farmers should establish shade trees at least one year before coffee is planted out.

Shade trees should be planted in rows throughout the coffee garden and care should be taken to avoid too many shade trees as they may compete with coffee for moisture and nutrients in addition to over-shading the coffee trees.

It is recommended that the spacing of the shade trees be approximately 20-40m apart depending on the tree species and expected canopy profile.

Common shade trees include Ficus natalensis (Mutuba in Luganda, Emitooma in Runyoro-Rutooro), Albizia coriaria (Mugavu, Musisiya, Musisa) and Ficus mucuso (Mukunyu, Kabalira).

Trees like avocados, jackfruit and mangoes should be used as windbreakers.

Shade trees should be pruned at the beginning of the rainy season to avoid disease and pest development such as coffee leaf rust and black coffee twig borer. Keep the trees at a maximum height of 4-5m to facilitate easier management. Can one plant coffee before planting shade trees? Definitely YES.

As you come to buy quality coffee plantlets from me, bear the above priceless advice in mind.

Tel: O775170346/0703828741
#CoffeeIsTheThing #DrinkUgCoffee #GreenGold #FarmForProfit

Shade Trees in Coffee

Someone recently asked me whether he could plant a few eucalyptus trees in his coffee! It’s definitely not recommended as eucalyptus will out compete coffee in as far as feeding (water/nutrition) is concerned.

This brings me to the shade trees one should plant in coffee. Shade trees have many advantages but in summary, they are a climate change mitigation and adaptation measure.

Farmers should establish shade trees at least one year before coffee is planted out.

Shade trees should be planted in rows throughout the coffee garden and care should be taken to avoid too many shade trees as they may compete with coffee for moisture and nutrients in addition to over-shading the coffee trees.

It is recommended that the spacing of the shade trees be approximately 20-40m apart depending on the tree species and expected canopy profile.

Common shade trees include Ficus natalensis (Mutuba in Luganda, Emitooma in Runyoro-Rutooro), Albizia coriaria (Mugavu, Musisiya, Musisa) and Ficus mucuso (Mukunyu, Kabalira).

Trees like avocados, jackfruit and mangoes should be used as windbreakers.

Shade trees should be pruned at the beginning of the rainy season to avoid disease and pest development such as coffee leaf rust and black coffee twig borer. Keep the trees at a maximum height of 4-5m to facilitate easier management. Can one plant coffee before planting shade trees? Definitely YES.

As you come to buy quality coffee plantlets from me, bear the above priceless advice in mind.

Tel: O775170346/0703828741
#CoffeeIsTheThing #DrinkUgCoffee #GreenGold #FarmForProfit