In pictures: 2024 Best Farmers flagged off to the Netherlands
The 13 outstanding farmers will board a KLM flight on October 4 for a week-long study tour that promises to open their eyes to some of the world's most advanced agricultural practices.
Commissioner Crop Protection Stephen Tibeijuka Byantwale(1st Left) and the Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, flagging off the 2024 Best Farmers flag. (Photos by Miriam Najjingo)
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The winners of the 2024 Best Farmers' Competition have been flagged off today (Thursday, 2nd October 2025), at dfcu Bank towers.
The 13 outstanding farmers will board a KLM flight on October 4 for a week-long study tour that promises to open their eyes to some of the world's most advanced agricultural practices.
The farmers include;
- Paul Kibwika (Overall winner)
- Brenda Tusiime (first runner-up, Kabarole)
- Meridah Nandudu (second runner-up, Bulambuli)
- Abbas Sekajja (Wakiso/ Luwero)
- Tom Okao (Lira)
- Janny Oyella (Gulu)
- Joyce Omiat (Bukedea)
- Emmanuella Oroma (Nebbi)
- Allen Atuhaire (Sheema)
- Joseph Nkandu (NUCAFE)
- Godfrey Bwaya (Elgon Coffee Growers)
- Apollo Gabazira (Iganga)
- Martha Namabiro (DAFAN)
The Best farmers’ competition is organised by Vision Group with sponsorship from the Embassy of the Netherlands, dfcu Bank, KLM Airlines and Koudjis Nutrition BV.
Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama giving his remarks during the flag off ceremony.
Stevens Guido, Koudjis Nutrition BV Country Manager addressing the guests.
Joe Samuel Emwaat, the Account Manager AirFrance-KLM.
the dfcu bank Managing Director/ CEO, Charles Mudiwa addressing the guests during the event.
The Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, speaking at the flag off of the Best Farmers.
Stephen Tibeijuka Byantwale, the Commissioner, Crop Protection MAAIF addressing the audience.
