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UMPG is a commercial farming initiative based in Masindi, Uganda designed to assist farmers in the community to commercialize their medicinal crops internationally. The company is a registered Ugandan company limited by shares. It was officially registered in early 2009.

UMPG’s goal is to create markets for crops such as moringa, chili peppers, neem and aloe vera. In order to increase farmer daily earnings by broadening their market reach. UMPG’s role involves crop selection, agricultural training, product development, supply chain management and international marketing. UMPG has attracted customers and partners in South Africa, Canada and USA, Germany, Ghana, Finland and Kenya.

UMPG’s main export has been moringa based products including moringa seeds, moringa oil, moringa seed powder and moringa seed cake.

Idea
We have an elevator pitch.We plan to execute a proven concept in a growing market.This is a high-risk venture that offers potentially high-rewards.

We have an elevator pitch. We plan to execute a proven concept in a growing market. This is a high-risk venture that offers potentially high-rewards.

UMPG is largest exporter of moringa products in E. Africa. Our inclusive business model puts farmers’ successes as central to our success.

Team
Our founder has the business savvy and persistence to turn ideas into a company.We can build the product - our team has what it takes. Given the time and money, we can deliver on our promises.

Our founder has the business savvy and persistence to turn ideas into a company. We can build the product - our team has what it takes. Given the time and money, we can deliver on our promises.

TMS Ruge – cofounder of Project Diaspora. Marsha Wulff – founder of AfriCeuticals. Nyakato Pamela – gen. manager. Tracy Pell – Marketing

Product
We have a demo or prototype, you can contact us to arrange a demo.We have developed the product ourselves and own all of the IP for the product.

We have a demo or prototype, you can contact us to arrange a demo. We have developed the product ourselves and own all of the IP for the product.

We have four main agricultural-based product lines: moringa seeds, leaf powder, moringa oil & moringa seed cake. All are produced in Uganda.

Revenue
We already have revenue from paying customers.

We already have revenue from paying customers.

We have been exporting oil, powder, and seeds to customers in Kenya, Germany, Ghana, Canada, USA, S. Africa & Finland. Unable to meet demand

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    Just finished submitting my latest venture. Anyone interested in funding an initiative that empowers rural farmers as well as increases value added exports in Uganda, please have a read and get in touch. Cheers.

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