About Us
Empowering Farmers • Sustaining Futures
in the Rwenzori Region
Our Story
Tropical Rwenzori Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited is a farmers enterprise that was established in Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda in the year 2017 as a small cocoa farmers group of 8 farmers who had decided to come together to bulk their cocoa and sale it collectively in order to gain better prices and more profits as a result of exploitation by middlemen .The founders included 5 women and 3 men.
By 2020 more than 80 farmers had joined the group prompting management to turn the group into a farmer’s co-operative society and finally registered in 2022.
. Currently, the Cooperative has a membership of 1525 members organized in 44 groups across the District with around 853 female members representing 56% and 672 males representing 44%.
The cooperative give services to its members tailored to their specific needs and goals and these include:-better markets, Education and Training in organic farming, climate smarter agriculture, Good Agricultural Practices, bulking for collective marketing, access to finance, digital technology and knowledge. We also train them in Governance, financial management and record keeping. Our last year annual turnover was USH, 10,379,335,494 with a gross margin of USH, 191,683,375.Our primary commodity that we produce and sell is Cocoa, while secondary commodities are coffee and Vanilla
our belief
At Tropical Rwenzori Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited, we believe that when farmers thrive, communities flourish. Our cooperative is more than a marketing platform—it is a movement for economic inclusion, gender equality, and environmental stewardship in the Rwenzori region
Our Culture
At TRFCS, we foster a united and inclusive community where every farmer’s success contributes to the collective good. We encourage equal participation in leadership, share opportunities fairly, and uphold sustainable farming as a way of life to protect our land for future generations, empowering farmers to build stronger communities and a brighter future for the Rwenzori region.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all we do
Collaboration
We work together, sharing knowledge and opportunities for collective success.
Sustainability
We protect our environment through responsible and climate-smart farming practices.
Empowerment
We equip our members with the skills, resources, and confidence to thrive
Equity & Equality
We ensure fairness and equal opportunities for every farmer, regardless of gender or background.
Transparency & Accountability
We remain open in our operations and responsible for the decisions we make.
Trust & Teamwork
We believe in unity, working together to achieve shared success.
Self-Help & Solidarity
We strengthen our cooperative spirit by supporting one another and growing collectively.
Responsibility
We take ownership of our actions and their impact on our community and environment.
Cooperative Principals
Voluntary and Open Membership
Open to all who are willing to join
Democratic Member Control
Members control the cooperative, one vote per member.
Member Economic Participation
Members contribute to and benefit from the cooperative’s capital
Autonomy and Independence
Cooperatives remain self-governing and independent
Education, Training, and Information
Members and the public are educated about cooperation
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Cooperatives work together to strengthen the movement.
Concern for the Community
Cooperatives support sustainable community development
Quick facts