Sustainable Farming,
Sustainable Production
Uganda is the second largest banana grower in the world. Matooke is the staple food for Ugandans and our company is the largest organic certified matooke farm in Uganda. Currently we export our Bananas from Uganda to the USA, Europe and Middle East. We are the largest Exporter of Frozen Peeled Matooke to the United States and soon venturing into Europe and the Middle East.
3000
Acres freehold
ownership Farming
800
Current headcount
About Amstus Agro Processing & Export Limited
Introduction
AMSTUS Agro Processing & Export Ltd (trading as Amstus LLC) is a Ugandan Farming & Agro Processing and distribution company headquartered in Buikwe District of Wakiso, Uganda. AMSTUS Agro Processing & Export Ltd is one of the country's pioneers in Commercial Organic Matooke & Vanilla farming. AMSTUS is a family-owned business with a 642 Acres freehold ownership farm, having 300+ Local Human resource and a Strategic Location which is just 80 km from the Capital city Kampala and 120 km from the Entebbe International Airport.
Our Mission
Our Mission To revolutionize organic farming in Uganda whilst protecting the natural environment through sustainable farming & animal husbandry.
Our Vision
Our Vision To become the leading exporter of Ugandan produce through a focus on quality, best farming practices and investment in the local community.
Core Values
Production systems which reduce dependence on hazardous substances and minimize adverse health and environmental impact.
Our product
Fresh Peeled Green Banana
Matooke is used mainly for cooking when they are green and unripe. The most common methods of cooking matoke are boiling, steaming, or roasting. Matooke is served with any type of food and is suitable for all meals. Raw bananas contain essential vitamins and minerals. Green bananas are known for their high fiber content. The consumption of bananas is a rich source of potassium.
Why us
Sustainable farming to benefit customers and the community
Between January 2020 and August 2022
2 warehouses for processing and storage
Average 300 plants/acre
In-house processing facility for frozen Matooke processing
Shading - banana trees
Linked-chain fencing surrounded by perimeter road
Irrigation - currently rain fed, reservoir-fed system being developed
Own reservoir (with dam) for irrigation, fed by natural springs
Support trees – Jatropha and Moringa
Fertilisation - cow or goat manure only, no chemical fertilisers used (ensures organic certification)
Develop out-grower schemes with local farmers by providing free cuttings
Awareness programs to harvest mature vanilla and improve quality of Ugandan vanilla
Expected yield at least 3kg green bean per plant
75,000 bananas planted in stage 1
Next Phase Of Matooke Planting Is Planned For 2024
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