Our Vision
Ugandan farms on every East African plate.
To become a leading East African agribusiness, combining climate-smart farming, local value addition and strong farmer partnerships.
Green ZaabuModel Farm
We grow it. We process it.
We deliver it.
Green Zaabu Model Farm is a Ugandan agribusiness producing fresh produce and planting material for commercial and institutional markets.
Built from commercial farming, we are growing into value-added food processing and developing stronger connections between farmers, production and markets.
At a Glance
Established 2017Commercial farming in Uganda
Produce Yum! GAP Tier 2Awarded 2024 and again in 2026
Fresh Produce & Planting MaterialServing commercial and institutional markets
Growing into Food ProcessingBuilding the next stage of the business
About Us
Built from
the Farm Up
Green Zaabu Model Farm is a family-owned Ugandan agribusiness established in 2017 by Elijah Zizinga and Levi Ssebugwawo Zizinga.
What began as a commercial farming operation has developed into a broader agribusiness spanning horticulture, planting material and market supply.
Today, we are building on that foundation to move further into value-added food processing.
Our Mission
To build integrated agricultural value chains that create more value in Uganda, expand market access for farmers and strengthen long-term food security.
Our Journey
2017
Commercial Farming Begins
Green Zaabu establishes its farming operations and begins developing its horticultural business.
2017 – 2024
Operational Expansion
Investment in greenhouse technology, irrigation, fertigation, nursery operations and supporting farm infrastructure.
2020
Partnership Registered
The business is formally registered as a partnership.
2024
Green Zaabu Model Farm
The partnership adopts the Green Zaabu Model Farm trading name.
2024
Institutional Market Development
The business begins developing an institutional commercial relationship supporting its longer-term move into value addition.
2024
Produce Yum! GAP Tier 2
Green Zaabu achieves Produce Yum! GAP Tier 2 certification in October 2024.
2024 – 2026
Commercial Growth
Customer relationships continue to develop across institutional and commercial markets.
2026
Tier 2 Held Again
Green Zaabu is audited again in August 2026 and holds Produce Yum! GAP Tier 2.
2026
Expanding into Food Processing
Green Zaabu begins building capability in food processing and agricultural value addition.
What We Do
How We Create Value
Green Zaabu brings together agricultural production, planting material and market supply within a growing agribusiness platform.
Seedlings & Nursery
Supporting production from the start
We propagate avocado, vanilla and commercial vegetable seedlings for our own operations and for external growers.
Commercial Farming
Growing for the market
We produce horticultural crops through greenhouse and open-field farming, supported by irrigation and structured crop-management practices.
Fresh Produce
Connecting production with customers
We produce fruit, vegetables and horticultural crops for institutional, wholesale and retail customers across Uganda.
Value-Added Processing
Building the next stage
We are extending the business into food processing and agricultural value addition, creating greater value from locally produced crops.
Products & Quality
What We Grow
Our farming and nursery operations produce fresh horticultural products and planting material for our own operations and for the market.
Fresh Produce
Tomatoes
Peppers
Leafy vegetables
Carrots
Mangoes
Other seasonal horticultural crops
Seedlings & Planting Material
Commercial vegetable seedlings
Hass avocado planting material
Vanilla planting material
How We Deliver Quality
Green Zaabu combines greenhouse and open-field cultivation with irrigation, fertigation and structured crop-management practices.
Our operations are supported by documented procedures covering:
- Crop production
- Hygiene
- Food safety
- Chemical handling
- Traceability
- Post-harvest management
Core Capabilities
- Greenhouse and open-field production
- Irrigation and fertigation
- Nursery and seedling propagation
- Crop and agronomic management
- Post-harvest handling
- Farm infrastructure management
- Traceability and quality controls
- Food-safety and hygiene procedures
We continue to invest in farm infrastructure, operating systems and staff capability to support consistent production and product quality.
Produce Yum! GAP Tier 2
Green Zaabu was audited against the Produce Yum! GAP standard in October 2024 and again in August 2026, achieving Tier 2 on both occasions. The result provides independent evidence of the quality and food-safety systems supporting the farming operation.
Our Customers
Serving Commercial Markets
Green Zaabu serves a range of customers across Uganda, supplying fresh produce and planting material according to different commercial requirements.
Our customers include:
- Institutional food-service businesses
- Commercial farms
- Wholesale produce buyers
- Retail customers
- Farmers purchasing seedlings and planting material
Commercial Relationship
Green Zaabu has an established trading relationship with Kuku Foods (U) Ltd, the franchise operator of KFC in Uganda.
This relationship reflects our continued development as a supplier to Uganda’s commercial food market.
Growth
Growing Beyond the Farm
Green Zaabu’s next phase of development is focused on adding more value to agricultural production through food processing.
The business is developing a frozen potato fries processing operation designed to connect local potato sourcing with processing, freezing, packaging, cold storage and commercial distribution.
From Potato to Finished Product
Indicative of the intended process. Sourcing, processing, freezing and cold storage are in development.
Potato Growers
Sourcing
Processing
Freezing
Packaging & Cold Storage
Market
Planned Processing Operation
1,000 kg/hourPlanned processing capacity
Frozen Potato FriesInitial processed product
UgandaInitial market
East AfricaLonger-term growth opportunity
Building the Supply Chain
A reliable supply of suitable potatoes will be central to the processing operation.
Green Zaabu is developing relationships with growers to support structured sourcing and create additional market opportunities for participating farmers.
The aim is simple: connect agricultural production more closely with processing and customer demand so that more value can be created within the local supply chain.
Our Team
The People Behind
Green Zaabu
Green Zaabu is led by a management team responsible for the strategic, operational and financial development of the business.
Elijah Zizinga
Founder & Managing Partner
Provides strategic leadership and overall direction across the business.
Levi S. Zizinga
Partner — Operations & Business Development
Oversees operational delivery, business development and commercial execution.
Betty Kaddu
Head of Finance
Responsible for finance, governance, compliance and financial reporting.
Ivan Arinda
Agronomist
Leads crop production, agronomy and farm management across the farm.
Robert Otim
Quality Controller
Oversees product quality, food safety and operational standards.
Patrick Lutaaya
Technician
Manages farm infrastructure, equipment and operational systems.
A Message from Our Managing Partner
“We believe the future of East African agriculture lies not only in growing crops, but in creating value from them.”Elijah ZizingaManaging Partner
Green Zaabu was built on the belief that agriculture can create greater value when production is connected more effectively with customers, processing and market demand.
That principle continues to guide the next stage of our development.
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Life at Green Zaabu
Green Zaabu is a working farm that welcomes visitors to experience agriculture firsthand — from our fields and greenhouses to nursery operations and fresh produce.
We are also developing the farm as an agro-tourism destination, planting a wide range of tropical and sub-tropical tree species to create a distinctive microclimate, support biodiversity and enhance the visitor experience.
FAQ
Questions People Ask
Straight answers about who we are, what we grow, where we are and how to get in touch.
What is Green Zaabu Model Farm?
Green Zaabu Model Farm is a family-owned Ugandan agribusiness established in 2017. It produces fresh horticultural crops and planting material for commercial and institutional markets, and is expanding into value-added food processing.
Where is Green Zaabu Model Farm located?
The farm is at Plot 176, Buso, Namulonge, Wakiso District, Uganda.
What products does Green Zaabu grow and supply?
We supply fresh produce including tomatoes, peppers, leafy vegetables, carrots, mangoes and other seasonal horticultural crops, plus commercial vegetable seedlings, Hass avocado planting material and vanilla planting material.
Is Green Zaabu Model Farm GAP certified?
Yes. Green Zaabu achieved Produce Yum! GAP Tier 2 certification in October 2024, covering quality and food-safety systems for the farming operation.
How can I contact Green Zaabu Model Farm?
Email [email protected], call +256 752 861 351, message on WhatsApp, or use the enquiry form on this site.
Does Green Zaabu offer farm visits?
Yes. Farm visits and agro-tourism enquiries are welcome. Use the contact form and choose Farm visit & agro-tourism, or write to [email protected].
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Whether you are looking to buy our products, work with us as a grower, explore a commercial partnership or learn more about our growth plans, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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Plot 176, Buso, Namulonge
Wakiso District
Uganda
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