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Busongora Honey

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Busongora County Farmers’ Cooperative Society is a cooperative in Kasese, Western Uganda. Founded in 2021, it has 793 registered members. Coffee types: Arabica. Process: Washed and Naturals. Currently in the process of obtaining Organic certification.

Coffee Description

Busongora Honeys give a golden sweetness with brown sugar and caramel at its core, lifted by delicate floral tones and a silky body, balanced with gentle citrus acidity

General Information

Cooperative
Busongora County Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Country
Uganda
Location
Kasese, Western Uganda
Varietal
Arabica, SL14 and SL28
Process
Honey
Drying Method
Sundrying on raised bed
Altitude
1440-2000 MASL
Harvest Date
September-November 2026
Screen Size
15+

About the Cooperative

Busongora County Joint Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd (BCJFCS) was founded in 2003 to collect and market members' coffee, first as a community-based organisation, and was legally registered on 29 March 2021 under the Cooperative Societies Act as a primary society. It has 775 active members producing fully washed, centrally processed Arabica with an 84-86 cup. 75% of its farmers are women and the chair of the board is a woman. Members farm on the slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Cooperative Information

Cooperative Name
Busongora County Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Founding Year
2021
Farm Cooperative
Busongora County Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Farm Production
232,500 kg green beans capacity; 63,000 kg quantity
Soil PH Mean
Rwenzori mountain slopes
Altitude Range
1,440-2,000 m
Varieties Grown
Arabica
Environmental Protection Measures
In partnership with WWF the cooperative established a centre for tourists to learn about coffee production, and has mountain guides leading treks in the higher mountains.

Lot Pricing Information

Lot size
154 lb
1 Vacuum bag (132 lb)
Opening bid
$5.00/lb
Increment: $0.10
Total
(excl. commission and shipping)
$770.00
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01 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT
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