How we made it in Africa

How we made it in Africa

‘You’re on your own in agriculture in Africa,’ says entrepreneur

Teddy Ruge, founder of Raintree Farms, shares the challenges of building an agribusiness venture in Uganda and why patience is key to success.

How we made it in Africa
Feb 24, 2025
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Teddy Ruge

Teddy Ruge, founder and CEO of Raintree Farms, runs a moringa-growing and processing business in Masindi, Uganda. Moringa, a nutrient-rich superfood, has global demand – but Ruge’s journey has been anything but smooth, navigating halted contracts, geopolitical fallout, and other unexpected challenges.

Ruge says that through all this turbulence,…

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