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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.

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Growing Nature, Empowering People, Transforming Futures

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  • Kasiisi, Kabarole District, Uganda

About Us — Triple F Agroecology Demonstration and Research Centre
Triple F Agroecology logo About Triple F

Growing nature, empowering people, transforming futures.

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.

Food — Feed — Forest
Who we are

A family farm that grew into a regional Centre of Excellence

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.

Fish pond and living quarters at the Triple F Centre
The fish pond and demonstration grounds at the Centre
At the demonstration gardens Meet our founder

Clovis Kabaseke

Agroecologist · Educator · Systems thinker · Social entrepreneur

"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 Kabaseke

Clovis 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.

Empowering people — a living laboratory walked by researchers, students, and neighbors alike
Vision

Living laboratory for Africa

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.

Mission

Research into practice

To generate, demonstrate, and scale agroecological innovations through research, experiential learning, enterprise incubation, knowledge co creation, and strategic partnerships.

Motto

Growing. Empowering. Transforming.

Growing Nature. Empowering People. Transforming Futures — the commitment that guides everything the Centre builds.

Core values

What the Centre stands on

Eight commitments guide every programme, partnership, and plot of land under Triple F's care.

Agroecological integrity

Farming and land management that regenerate ecosystems, conserve biodiversity, and sustain natural resources for generations to come.

Innovation and excellence

Scientific excellence, practical innovation, and continuous learning to develop evidence based solutions for agriculture and rural development.

Anthropocentric and ecocentric inclusion

A holistic philosophy placing people and nature together, with equitable opportunity and responsible stewardship of natural resources.

Collaboration and partnership

Lasting transformation achieved through partnerships that unite communities, academia, governments, civil society, and the private sector.

Stewardship and accountability

Resources managed responsibly, with transparency and integrity, and accountability to beneficiaries, partners, and the environment.

Entrepreneurship and self reliance

Green enterprises and entrepreneurial mindsets that create dignified livelihoods and strengthen resilient local economies.

Knowledge co creation

Integrating scientific research, indigenous knowledge, and experiential learning to generate practical, scalable solutions.

Climate resilience and sustainability

Adaptive, low carbon, nature positive systems that strengthen resilience to climate change and sustainable development.

What we do

Five ways Triple F puts agroecology to work

From the research plot to the classroom to the market stall, the Centre's work moves in one continuous loop.

01

Research, innovation and knowledge co creation

Generating, testing, and scaling agroecological solutions for food systems, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, climate resilience, and green enterprise, bridging scientific and indigenous knowledge.

02

Education, training and capacity development

Competency based, experiential learning for students, researchers, farmers, youth and women's groups, extension professionals, and government and private sector actors.

03

Demonstration, living laboratories and enterprise incubation

Circular food systems, agroforestry, pollinator conservation, aquaculture, livestock enterprises, mushroom production, renewable energy, and green enterprise incubation under real field conditions.

04

Ecotourism, agrotourism and nature experiences

Guided farm tours, bird watching, forest restoration trails, cultural heritage experiences, environmental education camps, and school visits.

05

Community outreach and rural transformation

Farmer field schools, technology transfer, youth and women's economic empowerment, enterprise mentorship, and climate adaptation initiatives.

Triple F Cultural Centre and Crafts Shop

Discover the living heritage of the Batooro

Traditional music and dance, the UNESCO recognised Empaako naming tradition, indigenous natural medicine, authentic cuisine, and a crafts shop of handwoven baskets, wood carvings, and beadwork made by local artisans.

Visit the Cultural Centre page
Triple F products at a regional showcase
Guided walk across the footbridge at the Centre
Students visiting the Centre grounds
Why Triple F matters

Practical answers to today's most pressing challenges

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

The Triple F Model

Food, Feed, Forest — one landscape, three systems

Originated by founder Clovis Kabaseke
Food

Building resilient diets

  • Sustainable crop production
  • Fruit production
  • Fisheries and aquaculture
  • Livestock and poultry enterprises
  • Rabbit production
  • Mushroom cultivation
  • Food processing and value addition
Feed

Sustaining livestock

  • Improved fodder production
  • Indigenous forage conservation
  • Feed innovation
  • Integrated crop livestock systems
  • Circular nutrient management
  • Climate smart livestock production
Forest

Restoring ecosystems

  • Indigenous tree restoration
  • Agroforestry systems
  • Watershed protection
  • Pollinator habitat restoration
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Carbon sequestration and climate adaptation
Learning, research and innovation

An integrated learning ecosystem

Living laboratory

Researchers, students, farmers, and innovators co create and validate agroecological innovations under real field conditions.

Demonstration centre

Integrated farming systems, ecological restoration technologies, and climate smart innovations that communities can replicate.

Green enterprise incubation hub

Young entrepreneurs develop skills, establish green enterprises, and turn innovations into sustainable businesses.

Experiential learning platform

Learning by doing through field based training, internships, apprenticeships, and mentorship.

Competency based training centre

Building technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership competencies for students, professionals, and development practitioners.

Partnerships

We collaborate with

Transformative change is achieved through strong and strategic partnerships across every sector touching the food system.

Universities Research organizations Government agencies NGOs Farmer cooperatives Development partners Private sector Youth and women's groups Conservation organizations Local communities

Partnership opportunities

We welcome collaboration in:

Collaborative research Student internships Joint academic programmes Living laboratory development Green enterprise incubation Technology commercialization Community outreach Ecological restoration Ecotourism development Resource mobilization Policy and advocacy
Our impact

Contributing directly to the Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 1 · No Poverty SDG 2 · Zero Hunger SDG 4 · Quality Education SDG 5 · Gender Equality SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 13 · Climate Action SDG 15 · Life on Land SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals
Moments at Triple F

A living landscape, not a brochure

The fish pond and living quarters
Visitors touring the demonstration gardens
A shared meal after a day of field work
Life at the Centre
Visitors gathered at the Centre
Transforming futures — one season, one harvest, one enterprise at a time
Get involved

There are many ways to become part of the Triple F movement

Visit the Demonstration and Research Centre, join a training programme, apply for an internship, volunteer, invest in a green enterprise, or bring your institution into a research partnership.

Together, we are Growing Nature, Empowering People, and Transforming Futures.

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