Kyeyo Farm Adopts FarmBox for Cleaner Energy and Improved Dairy Operations
Kampala, Uganda – September 2024
Kyeyo Farm, a progressive dairy farm located 37 kilometers west of Kampala, has taken a significant step towards operational efficiency with the adoption of FarmBox. The farm, which produces an average of 1,000 liters of milk per day, has been facing several energy-related challenges, including high costs for off-site milk cooling and expensive charcoal for soya roasting.
In addition to the high electricity and fuel costs for the hatchery and dairy cooling, the farm has been burdened by waste management expenses. Waste produced from the hatchery and poultry operations, including eggshells, droppings, and dead chicks, has required costly disposal, adding to the farm’s operational expenses.
FarmBox, an innovative waste-to-energy solution, offers a sustainable way to manage these challenges. By converting organic waste such as poultry droppings and dairy dung into biogas, FarmBox can generate energy to power the farm’s cooling facilities, reducing dependency on expensive grid electricity and diesel generators. With FarmBox, Kyeyo Farm can now refrigerate its milk on-site, saving over $2,600 per month and streamlining the dairy production process.
“Our energy and waste management costs were eating into our profits,” said Mrs. Lucy Mbonye, the farm’s owner. “FarmBox provides us with a clean and cost-effective energy solution, allowing us to invest more in increasing our milk production and improving our farm operations.”
Kyeyo Farm’s decision to adopt FarmBox also helps address the growing environmental concerns in Uganda. By reducing the reliance on charcoal and fossil fuels, the farm is lowering its carbon footprint while finding productive uses for its organic waste.
As Kyeyo Farm leads the way, other farms in the region are looking to FarmBox to improve their energy efficiency, reduce costs, and contribute to a greener future for Ugandan agriculture. With sustainable energy solutions like FarmBox, the future looks bright for dairy farms across Africa.