NUMA has increased the capacity of local farmers through training on good agronomy practices. Over 300 smallholder farmer groups have been formed in greater Sheema, Bushenyi, Ibanda, Buhweju, and Mbarara.

This has resulted in high-quality farm produce by the farmers of which NUMA offers a ready market. It has also improved household incomes in line with the government’s effort to improve livelihoods.