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By Mike Rwothomio Zombo ITRACOM Fertilizers Uganda-SMC Ltd, a subsidiary of ITRACOM Holdings, has formally expressed interest in acquiring 1,000 acres of land within the Wadelai Irrigation Scheme in Pakwach District to establish a large-scale rice seed and gra
By Mike Rwothomio
Zombo
ITRACOM Fertilizers Uganda-SMC Ltd, a subsidiary of ITRACOM Holdings, has formally expressed interest in acquiring 1,000 acres of land within the Wadelai Irrigation Scheme in Pakwach District to establish a large-scale rice seed and grain production project.
The initiative aligns with Uganda’s agricultural commercialization agenda and aims to enhance food security, bolster rural livelihoods, and promote sustainable development.
In a letter dated April 6, 2025, addressed to the Chairperson of the Pakwach Wadelai Rice Irrigation Scheme Cooperative Society Ltd, Jeunlue Bigirimana, ITRACOM’s Country Representative, outlined the company’s intent.
“We write to express our interest in securing 1,000 acres of land within the Wadelai Irrigation Scheme to develop a large-scale rice seed and grain production project,” the letter states.
Bigirimana emphasized that the scheme’s reliable water supply, fertile soils, and the government’s commitment to agricultural transformation make it an ideal location for this venture.
The proposed project is expected to increase rice yields, generate employment opportunities, enhance local capacity, and contribute to the commercialization of agriculture in the region.
ITRACOM’s proposal includes adherence to land-use regulations, environmental standards, and community engagement protocols, signaling a commitment to sustainable and inclusive development.
The decision to invest in Wadelai follows a fact-finding mission on April 5, 2025, involving ITRACOM Holdings, Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), and Wadelai Irrigation Scheme leadership.
ITRACOM Fertilizers Uganda-SMC Ltd is a subsidiary of FOMI Fertilizers, a Burundi-based firm under ITRACOM Holdings, specializing in the production and distribution of organo-mineral fertilizers across the Great Lakes Region, including Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In Uganda, the company operates from its office at Plot 2 Ntinda-Kimera Road, Bukenga Building, Kampala.
The Wadelai Irrigation Project, part of the Farm Income Enhancement and Forestry Conservation Project (FIEFOC-2), is funded by the African Development Bank and the Nordic Development Fund, with a government investment of approximately USD 91.7 million.
Covering one of four national irrigation schemes, it aims to boost farm incomes, enhance climate resilience, and promote sustainable natural resource management and agricultural enterprise development—all critical pillars of Uganda’s Vision 2040.
Team for the fact-finding mission on April 5, 2025, involving ITRACOM Holdings, Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), and Wadelai Irrigation Scheme leadership at Wadelai irrigation scheme