Uganda's Aim To Register 2.8 Million Coffee Farmers Ahead Of EUDR Deadline – CoffeeTalk

Uganda has set a new target to register 2.8 million coffee farmers across the country, doubling its initial projection, as part of efforts to comply with the European Union Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR) that comes into force on January 1, 2026. The EUDR requires that agricultural commodities exported to the EU, such as coffee and cocoa, must not originate from land that has undergone deforestation. Uganda has until December 30, 2025, to comply with the regulation.

A new phase was launched in April 2025 to register another 900,000 farmers, and so far 350,000 more have been added, bringing the total to 1.25 million. The aim is to reach 1.8 million by the end of June, and ultimately 2.8 million nationwide. The demonstration showcased the country’s new digital coffee traceability system, developed in response to EUDR compliance requirements. Stakeholders, including farmers and exporters, witnessed how coffee can be tracked and verified digitally throughout the supply chain, from the farm to the consumer.

Registration remains voluntary, but unregistered farmers may face challenges selling their coffee in the future as buyers increasingly demand traceability. Ms Judith Muvara, Advocacy and Communications Officer at Café Africa, the coordination unit supporting the enforcement of EU coffee regulations, said the digital traceability tools are already in use by major exporters like Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd. She urged unregistered farmers to come on board so they can collectively move the sector forward.

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