Flax seeds are medicinal and can be used to make clothes
Flax Seed which is also called Linseed or Linen plant is lucrative due to their medicinal, apparel and beauty properties. It appears on the national emblems of both Berarus and Northern Ireland; it was also on the one pound coin until 2007.
In Uganda, it was introduced by the British colonialists in the 1940s in Kigezi region and planted it at a place called Kisizi, after drawing inspiration from the Russian Army who were putting on cold resistant linen uniforms made from Flax seeds.
Apart from its apparel use, flax seeds are used to make paper money and tea bags because of its strong fibre with properties of water absorption resistance. Their medicinal and health benefits include being used as a hormonal imbalance remedy, brain booster, milk booster in cattle, boosting heart health and prostate cancer prevention.
They are naturally nutrient-dense seeds containing omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids which are essential for brain health. It is also rich in fibre.
Basing on the above mentioned economic and health benefits of the Flax Seeds, Prof Bioresearch, a Ugandan company into research and value addition, is partnering with farmers across the country to grow Flax seeds.
In an exclusive interview with Business Focus, Julius Nyanzi aka Omukenkufu, the CEO Prof Bioresearch, revealed that a farmer can earn up to Shs10 million in 4 months from one acre of flax seeds. The crop can be grown twice a year.
“We provide both the training and the market. We have the capacity to buy up to 100,000 metric tonnes,” Nyanzi says.
FLAX SEED PRODUCTIVITY
To plant an acre of flax seeds, Nyanzi says it requires four (4) tins of seeds each sold at Shs10,000 from Prof Bioresearch head offices at Equatorial Mall, Kampala.
This means that Shs40,000 worth of flax seeds is enough to plant an acre. According to Nyanzi, this includes training on planting, weeding and harvesting.
“At three months the plant is fully grown and at four months, the seeds are ready for harvesting. Flax is a seasonal crop which can be grown even on rented or leased land. It is grown organically, meaning you don’t need chemical fertilizers and it doesn’t damage soil because of its herbal in nature,” Nyanzi says.
YIELD
He says an acre of Flax seeds is expected to yield between 200-500kg in four months. A kilogram of Flax seeds is bought at Shs20,000 at Prof Bioresearch. This means a farmer can earn between Shs4m to Shs10m from an acre of Flax seeds in a single season with minimum investment.
“We provide you with the training and supervision needed to achieve the desired target,” he says.
For more information contact, Prof Bioresearch via
Tel: 0702 061652 / 0779 519652
Email: profbioresearch@gmail.com
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How is this plant planted and managed to harvesting time.
If you have tried much work en didn’t earn , now try this it’s a fruitful project your life will change . But keep in mind agriculture is not a benefited in by those who just try it looking for dym it’s done by those who love it en lyke wat they do at heart and give it time
Is it true that you buy it en you can visit when I have like 4 acres?? Thx
God bless you
Thank you for the information on benefits of flaxseeds and how to organize the farming and the production of flaxseeds.
I come from Kisoro district, southwestern Uganda. our place seems cold, my question is , can flaxseed plant grow there?
Our place needs to be educated on agribusiness other than producing for just home consumption.
am goin to start planting but let me assume the market will be constant
But is it true that you guys buy it ?coz same people says so olumala nemwe ffula
How do I access the seeds because am in buhweju district south western and I would like to know wether they can grow well in cold area and in much rain.
You are an inspiration to me. Am going to venture into this lucrative agricultural project to change my life
Youth open your ears!!!!!!!
Money is here in Uganda forget about those Arab countries!
I will surely grow flax seeds I can’t wait this opportunity to go away without exploiting it thank you professor
Tusiimannyo byonna by’otusomesa. Tulina kuva wa Kuleekaana tudde ewa Tukole. Weebale nnyo . Ensonga y’okulima flax nange kangitandikeko.
God like people like u( fruitful people)
Thanks 4 the positive energy (thoughts) that you provide us frequently.
# iron man omukenkufu
Thanks
This is so inspiring, I love agriculture and would like to be a partaker of this blessing of growing flax. Thank you so much Prof Julius Nyanzi
Me and my beloved husband appreciate you Prof. Nyanzi. we will surely venture into this bussines we have tried many but not succeeded but to God be the glory we have high hopes in the flax bussiness. We shall work with you to see a happy Uganda. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to also join the rich club. God bless you big time
Thanks to proff bio research for inspiring the nation
Indeed it’s small capital and u earn big just in four months
One word for a wise man is always enough I really appreciate
Wawoooo
I take this opportunity to thank Prof Julius nyanzi for his efforts to see that Ugandans improve on their living standards
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Woow.. wonderful write up, very inspired, very little capital and a great yield