About Us

Who We Are

DASUBULA AGRO COMPANY LIMITED (DACL) is a small and medium specialty coffee producer with a network of 450 small holder farmers majorly in areas of Mount Elgon in high altitude areas of 1500mtrs to 2500mtrs above sea level in districts of Bududa, Namisindwa, Bulambuli and Kapchorwa with rich volcanic soils that produce excellent Arabica coffee beans and a few other more regions like central Uganda like Masaka, Lwengo who grow Robusta coffee.

We therefore trade majorly in Specialty Arabica and Robusta coffee.

We work along with the farmers and offer support inform of trainings, extension services for social, economic and environmental sustainability.

Vision

To become an outstanding coffee brand in quality by monitoring quality of our coffee from farm to consumer.

Mission Statement

Dasubula Agro Company Limited shall promote production of specialty coffee by supporting and training farmers and marketing/promoting it in Europe and other countries in the world.

Major Activities

To carry out farmer trainings and capacity building of coffee farmers to produce specialty coffee.
To carry out sourcing of specialty coffee from our network of farmers.
To carry out coffee processing; hulling, grading, sorting coffee fit for export and or roasting.
To carry out roasting, grinding and packaging coffee in conditions best suitable for export and or human consumption.
To carry out marketing, selling and exportation of specialty coffee products to countries across the globe.

Our Products

Green coffee beans; in grades of AA, AB and PB for Arabica coffee, 1200, 1500 and 1800 for Robusta coffee.
Roasted coffee beans
Cocoa beans
Vanilla

Our Core Objectives

To train and build capacity of coffee farmers to produce high quality specialty coffee.
To increase consumption of Ugandan coffee in Europe and other countries across the globe.
To promote gender equality in coffee by encouraging female to join the coffee value chain.
To promote economic, social and environmental sustainability within our coffee growing regions.

Our Core Values

Honesty
Quality
Transparency
Team work

Frequently asked questions

Dasubula Agro Company Ltd

Product Information

How many types of coffee are grown in Uganda?

Coffee is grown in five areas: the Central, Western, South-Western, Northern, and Eastern regions. The last one comprises the Busoga regions (Robusta) and the Mountain Elgon region (Arabica). The Northern Region comprises the Mid-North (Robusta) and North-Western region (Arabica & Robusta).

What is the best type of coffee grown in Uganda?

Robusta coffee is native to Uganda and dominates much of the production and exports. Since the mid-1970s though, Arabica coffee production has steadily grown in Uganda.

How many coffee seasons are in Uganda?

Coffee is a perennial crop. However, there are two main harvest seasons in Uganda for both Arabica and Robusta coffee (March-June and September-November). The main production season for Robusta ranges May-August for Masaka and Western regions and November to February for Central, Eastern regions.

How long does coffee take to grow in Uganda?

Coffee takes an average of three years to start producing. The costs of maintaining coffee especially after reaching the flowering stage is quite low.

Why Arabica or Robusta coffee?

Both the varieties of coffee are grown around the world that suit best for each variety. Also, these two varieties have distinctively different flavours to satisfy you. While the Robusta coffee is bitter and bold, the Arabica coffee is sweet and mild. Wherein the two varieties are blended to get the perfect cup.

What is the best climate for coffee?

Optimal coffee-growing conditions include cool to warm tropical climates, rich soils, and few pests or diseases.