In a week-long agricultural exhibition that attracted farmers and Agri-Entrepreneurs from different districts across the country and the wider region, including a 10-women delegation from Kenya and a 3-women delegation from Zambia, PostBank conducted a session aimed at enhancing the knowledge of the participants about the bank’s specialized agricultural products.
These products include the Large-Scale Commercial Farmers Scheme (LSCFS) and Grow Loans, which they can leverage to boost their output.
The 31st National Agricultural Show kicked off on 27th June and climaxed on 5th July 2025 under the theme “Technological Innovations Driving Agricultural Wealth”.
Held annually, the National Agricultural Show is a key calendar event in its 31st year since it was started, bringing together a wide range of agricultural stakeholders, like farmers, agro-input suppliers, mechanization equipment dealers, financial institutions, and development partners.
Julius Akais, Supervisor Agriculture & Partnerships, PostBank Uganda, delivered a key presentation to 15 rural women groups leaders from different regions of the country, plus a 11-women delegation from Kenya and 3- women delegation from Zambia.
He guided them on the innovative financial solutions by the bank targeting rural women in informal and group-based farming systems, and impact measurement of women’s economic empowerment.
The presentation comprised a question-and-answer segment with regional women farmer leaders to explore tailored credit solutions as well as the bank’s approach on designing inclusive agriculture products.
Other areas that were covered during the training were: Farmers Group Lending Model, Input Financing, Seasonal Loan Structures, Mobile and Agency Banking Access, ESG-focused loan assessment under Agriculture Credit Facility, and partner-funded facilities.
Commenting on the Bank’s role, Akais noted that PostBank continues to play a key role as a financing partner in Uganda’s agricultural transformation, especially in supporting rural communities, women-led farming groups, and informal farmer cooperatives.
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“PostBank’s purpose is to Foster Prosperity for Ugandans, and this has been showcased through the financing designed to support different sectors that continue to boost the economy’s performance, and among these is the agriculture sector, which employs almost 60% of Uganda’s population,” Mr. Akais explained.
PostBank has been keen on extending support and bridging the knowledge gap on the existing agri-business products and services for existing customers and those intending to venture into agriculture so that the sector’s full potential is exploited.
PostBank’s constant participation in the agric-exhibition perfectly aligns with the bank’s commitment to enhancing financial inclusion within the agricultural sector.
Hence, the agricultural show continues to provide an excellent platform to increase the Bank’s engagement with small-holder farmers, Agri-SMEs, and key stakeholders, as well as showcase its tailored financial solutions.
At the start of June, PostBank was recognized at the Bank of Uganda’s Agriculture Credit Facility (ACF) and Small Business Recovery Fund (SBRF) Awards.
The Bank gained 5 awards and 11 certificates, which are a testament to the Bank’s continued support for the sector and its innovative approach and inclusive agricultural lending that are a catalyst to the country’s broader development agenda.
