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The Triple F Agroecology Demonstration and Research Centre is East Africa's living laboratory for regenerative agriculture, blending research, education, and community enterprise since 2004.
Growing Nature, Empowering People, Transforming Futures
About Triple F
The Triple F Agroecology Demonstration and Research Centre is East Africa's living laboratory for regenerative agriculture, rooted in the Rwenzori Sub-region of Western Uganda since 2004.
The Triple F Agroecology Demonstration and Research Centre (FFF) is an innovation driven centre of excellence dedicated to advancing agroecology, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable rural development in the Rwenzori Sub region of Western Uganda. Founded by the Clovis Kabaseke Family in 2004, the Centre has evolved from a family led demonstration farm into a regional platform for research, learning, innovation, and enterprise development.
The name Triple F, representing Food, Feed, and Forest, was coined in January 2020 to reflect its integrated agroecological philosophy, and the Centre was formally registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee in 2023 to strengthen its institutional mandate and public benefit mission.
The Centre is governed by an inclusive Board of Trustees and supported by a multidisciplinary Executive Committee comprising experts in agroecology, natural resources management, renewable energy, tourism, conservation, community development, business management, cultural etiquette, and embroidery, ensuring sound governance and the integration of ecological, social, cultural, and economic perspectives across all its programmes.
As a living laboratory, FFF bridges scientific research and community practice by co creating solutions with farmers, universities, schools, research institutions, local governments, civil society organizations, development partners, and the private sector, with particular emphasis on empowering young people and women through green enterprise incubation and mentorship.
Meet our founder
"My vision is to see the Triple F Agroecology Demonstration and Research Centre become a place where knowledge meets practice, where people learn by doing, and where every innovation contributes to healthier ecosystems, resilient communities, and a more sustainable future for Africa and beyond."
— Clovis KabasekeClovis Kabaseke's career has been dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and community transformation in Uganda and across Africa. His work bridges research, education, policy engagement, and practical field implementation, with a strong commitment to improving livelihoods while safeguarding natural ecosystems.
Following his retirement from Mountains of the Moon University after a distinguished career spanning many years in academic and leadership roles, Clovis devoted his full attention to developing the Triple F Agroecology Demonstration and Research Centre, a platform where research, innovation, education, and practical demonstration come together to strengthen agroecological knowledge and build green skills.
Clovis is the originator of the Triple F (Food, Feed, Forest) Agroecology Model, an integrated framework demonstrating how crop production, livestock, forestry, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and rural enterprise can complement one another within the same landscape.
He coordinated climate resilience initiatives that established the Geo Observer Network, an innovation that contributed to the nomination of Mountains of the Moon University for the D4D Prize, and he chaired regional platforms promoting agroecology across the Rwenzori region. His work has reached wider audiences through documentary films, including Symbiosis, The Man from the Mountains of the Moon (Al Jazeera), and The Mpan'Game (Afromaison), for which he also designed the educational game featured in the film.
He continues to mentor students, researchers, farmers, institutions, and development partners in applying agroecological principles to build resilient livelihoods and contribute to sustainable development.
To be East Africa's leading Centre of Excellence and Living Laboratory for Agroecology, pioneering regenerative innovations that transform food systems, restore ecosystems, and empower resilient communities.
To generate, demonstrate, and scale agroecological innovations through research, experiential learning, enterprise incubation, knowledge co creation, and strategic partnerships.
Growing Nature. Empowering People. Transforming Futures — the commitment that guides everything the Centre builds.
Eight commitments guide every programme, partnership, and plot of land under Triple F's care.
Farming and land management that regenerate ecosystems, conserve biodiversity, and sustain natural resources for generations to come.
Scientific excellence, practical innovation, and continuous learning to develop evidence based solutions for agriculture and rural development.
A holistic philosophy placing people and nature together, with equitable opportunity and responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Lasting transformation achieved through partnerships that unite communities, academia, governments, civil society, and the private sector.
Resources managed responsibly, with transparency and integrity, and accountability to beneficiaries, partners, and the environment.
Green enterprises and entrepreneurial mindsets that create dignified livelihoods and strengthen resilient local economies.
Integrating scientific research, indigenous knowledge, and experiential learning to generate practical, scalable solutions.
Adaptive, low carbon, nature positive systems that strengthen resilience to climate change and sustainable development.
From the research plot to the classroom to the market stall, the Centre's work moves in one continuous loop.
Generating, testing, and scaling agroecological solutions for food systems, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, climate resilience, and green enterprise, bridging scientific and indigenous knowledge.
Competency based, experiential learning for students, researchers, farmers, youth and women's groups, extension professionals, and government and private sector actors.
Circular food systems, agroforestry, pollinator conservation, aquaculture, livestock enterprises, mushroom production, renewable energy, and green enterprise incubation under real field conditions.
Guided farm tours, bird watching, forest restoration trails, cultural heritage experiences, environmental education camps, and school visits.
Farmer field schools, technology transfer, youth and women's economic empowerment, enterprise mentorship, and climate adaptation initiatives.
Transforming food systems through regenerative agriculture
Enhancing food and nutrition security
Restoring degraded ecosystems and landscapes
Conserving biodiversity and ecosystem services
Building climate resilient communities
Creating green jobs and sustainable enterprises
Empowering youth and women through entrepreneurship
Advancing research, innovation and education
Promoting circular bioeconomy approaches
Supporting sustainable tourism and conservation
Accelerating achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Researchers, students, farmers, and innovators co create and validate agroecological innovations under real field conditions.
Integrated farming systems, ecological restoration technologies, and climate smart innovations that communities can replicate.
Young entrepreneurs develop skills, establish green enterprises, and turn innovations into sustainable businesses.
Learning by doing through field based training, internships, apprenticeships, and mentorship.
Building technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership competencies for students, professionals, and development practitioners.
Transformative change is achieved through strong and strategic partnerships across every sector touching the food system.
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Together, we are Growing Nature, Empowering People, and Transforming Futures.
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