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Dr. Yona Baguma appointed Director General
@narouganda
He is a distinguished scientist and leader with vast experience in
#agricultural
research.
Dr. Yona takes over from Dr Ambrose Agona who's tenure ends this April 2023.
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Today we were privileged to host HE Alpha Conde President of the Republic of Guinea.
In his words, "I thought Morocco was ahead in agriculture research in Africa. I see that Uganda is a class apart. Even ahead of Norway and Holland."
#AgricultureUG
#AgriculturalResearch
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Introducing the newly appointed Deputy Director General incharge of Research Coordination, Dr Swidiq Mugerwa.
His appointment is effective 1st August, 2023.
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The honourable
@FrankTumwebazek
administers the first anti-tick vaccine for field trials
@mbazardi
NARO has produced a total of 3,000 doses of the candidate vaccines ready for these trials that will be carried out in Masindi, Ibanda, Apac and Nabilatuk districts.
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We're thrilled to welcome Frank Mugabi
@framugas
to the
@narouganda
family as our new Senior Communications Officer! 🚀✨Ready to elevate our communication game and share the incredible stories of agricultural innovation. 🌱📢
#WelcomeToNARO
#NewBeginnings
🌍👏
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The NARO family held a farewell party for the out going
@NARO_DG
- Dr. Ambrose Agona accompanied by his family at the Speke Resort Munyonyo.
Staff & partners got to share their experiences of working with him over the years.
Congratulations Dr. Agona for a job well done🎊🎊🎊
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In his remarks
@FrankTumwebazek
said any research agenda must be driven by indigenous knowledge and must speak to existing problems and resilience of eco systems.
"We want research that can be consumed, adapted and impactful."
#AAMC2023
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NARO Makes Breakthrough in the Development of an Anti-tick Vaccine
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Join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Kasozi Nasser
@kasozinasser
as the new director of research at
@NaroBugizardi
. His dedication to advancing agricultural research aligns seamlessly with our mission
@narouganda
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According to the Dairy Development Authority (DDA), the dairy sector has, over time, experienced rapid growth from 1.5 billion liters in 2008 to 2.81 billion liters in 2020, earning the country foreign exchange valued at $139.5 million in 2019.
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The staff
@narouganda
today witnessed a change of
#guard
as 4 newly appointed Directors took office.
The
@NARO_DG
officially received and welcomed the team to NARO Secretariat, Entebbe.
The outgoing Directors handed over office and related assets to their successors.
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Prof. Samuel Majalija has been appointed as the new Director of Research for the National Livestock Resources Research Institute
@NaLIRRI
. With experience in livestock and agricultural research, he aims to lead the institute in developing sustainable livestock systems.
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Introducing the newly appointed Director of Human Resource, Mark Seremba.
His appointment is effective 1st August, 2023.
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FYI: Hass avocado takes 2-3years to harvest and are high yielding. A tree produces 100 fruits in the first season and this yield increases with time. It is ideal for the export market due to its long shelf life.
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Dr. Ambrose Agona-Director General NARO in his remarks said, agro-industrialisation has the potential to bolster a range of ancilliary services and supporting activities in the secondary and tertiary sectors.
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We were privileged to host the Katikiro of Buganda Owek.
@cpmayiga
at four of our research institutes. He visited
@NaCORIUganda
,
@NARO_MUZARDI
,
@NaLRRI
&
@NaroKawanda
where he witnessed the work of scientists in developing agribusiness solutions for socio-economic transformation
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Four injectable anti tick vaccines for controlling the three economically important tick species notably the Brown ear tick(engoha), Blue tick(Entujjo), and the Bont-logged tick (Embarabara) have been developed by scientists
@narouganda
.
#Antitickvaccine
,
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Today, State Minister Animal Industry
@LtRwamirama
led a team of 18 Hon. MPs to visit
@NaLIRRI
on a fact finding visit on disease control+ efforts by govt to respond to farmer issues in the sector. He was received by
@NARO_DG
and the Top Management
#AgricultureUG
@FrankTumwebazek
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#Happeningnow
:
The
@NARO_DG
together with members of top management in Bulange Mengo for a historic moment as we enter a formal partnership agreement with
@BugandaOfficial
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Introducing a WhatsApp line and email address for us to engage with you more. Details in the flier below.
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NARO is set to release more Banana (Matooke) hybrids through
@NAROBanana
. These hybrids will be selected by farmers and accepted for release by the Variety Release Committee (VRC) of Uganda to be added to the catalogue of released banana hybrids.
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Introducing the newly appointed Director of Corporate Services, Dr. Stevens Kisaka.
His appointment is effective 1st August, 2023.
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Still about cassava?
If you want to grow your own, choose the right variety.
Here are some of our best-bet varieties;
No. 1 is NAROCASS1.
*Resilient to cassava mosaic and brown streak diseases
*High yielding (40-45tn/ha)
*Sweet & mealy
*High dry matter
#thread
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Dr Yona Baguma the Deputy Director General
@narouganda
in his remarks said; There is a mass exodus of scientists to universities due to pay disparities coupled with land grabbing meant for agricultural research.
He asked
@RobinahNabbanja
for Governments intervention.
#WFD
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Buganda Kingdom Katikkiro (Prime Minister), Charles Peter Mayiga
@cpmayiga
while touring NARO institutes on 30th January 2024.
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Hon
@FrankTumwebazek
in his remarks at the breeder recognition and award ceremony appreciated the work being done by
@narouganda
scientists and promised to continue to empower NARO to ensure that they generate more climate resilient varieties and research that is current.
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Students flock the
@narouganda
exhibition village to see and learn from our team about the
#science
behind the food we eat.
This on the 3rd day of the
#NationalEducationShow
happening at Jinja Nile show grounds under the theme "Empowering young agriprenuers"
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Dive into the future of agriculture at the NARO tent in the
#HarvestMoneyExpo
! We unveil groundbreaking innovations, the latest crop varieties that are set to revolutionize farming in Uganda. Uganda's agricultural future comes alive.
#NAROATWORK
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Happening Now: The Intellectual Protection and Commercialisation Journey of NARO today culminates with the recongnition of
#breeders
who have made significant contribution to Innovations that have been taken up by the
#privatesector
Chief Guest
@FrankTumwebazek
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Today, the NARO management team appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, to defend the institution’s Budget Framework Paper for FY 2024/2025. Here's a glimpse of our remarkable achievements and future endeavors discussed:
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From research to the market!!!
Today
@narouganda
and
@MovitProductsUg
signed a 5 year Memorandum of understanding to ensure that NARO prototypes suited for the cosmetics industry are scaled out & availed to the public.
This is one way to sustainably support research efforts.
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The official launch of the anti-tick vaccine field trials will be held tomorrow in Mbarara city
@mbazardi
.
Follow the event on our YouTube channel
@NAROUganda
starting at
10:00am.
#ResearchSolutions
#BUBU
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For awhile,
@narouganda
has been boosting production of apples in the region's of
#Kigezi
and
#Bugisu
.
An increase in production, enough to attract industry players like
@UgandaBreweries
. Leading to the recent launch of
#apple
cider in the market.
#moremoney
in the pocket.
#BUBU
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More often than not, there has been a delay in the dispensing of information. Farmer sensitization has taken off but on a small scale. Our farmers will be happy to know that this is about to change, owing to a partnership between
@MAAIF_Uganda
and
@VisionGroup
.
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Happening now: At
@NARO_NaCRRI
the National Youth Awards-270 inspiring youth are being recognised as
#YouthChampionsinAgriculture
.
@queridoAntonioL
@FAOUganda
@MAAIF_Uganda
@TheSAYproject
@UgandaBIC
@FondazioneAVSI
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Dr. Yona Baguma
@NARO_DG
in his acceptance speech acknowledged the responsibility and task ahead of him. He commited to rendering service in the role in fulfillment of the mandate of NARO.
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Yesterday our breeding teams made presentations to the 44th sitting of the National Variety Release Commiittee held
@NaroKawanda
.
A total of two maize, two sweet potato, rice and pasture varieties developed by
@narouganda
scientists were vetted and approved for release.
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Moments during the commissioning of the Ngetta ZARDI
#hatchery
and
#seedtestinglaboratory
by the
@FredBwino
in Lira city.
The seed testing lab is open to interested stakeholders and will provide these services; viability, moisture content analysis, & seed health tests.
@OPMDINU1
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Today's
@newvisionwire
features Banana varieties developed by
@narouganda
. These varieties are available for uptake.
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It is officially vanilla harvest season, as declared by
@FrankTumwebazek
, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries.
Vanilla has proved to be a sustainable and profitable crop for farmers, having the highest price per kilogram.
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Today, we host the 43rd national
#WorldFoodDay
celebrations at our
#Crops
#Research
Insitute Namulonge
@NARO_NaCRRI
.
Guest of honour is Right Honourable
@RobinahNabbanja
.
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The 1st National Agricultural Extension Week was this morning launched at Kabira Country club. The event was organised by
@afaasinfo
in collaboration with
@MAAIF_Uganda
and other key stakeholders.
Dr Stephen Bwantwale-MAAIF Director for Crop Resources officiated at the event.
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In his remarks during the trianing the
@NARO_DG
challenged the
@narouganda
team to create content that is well researched, of good quality and appealing enough to move the audience to action.
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Tomatoes are highly consumed in Uganda. Almost daily, every person has to eat a tomato in their food. The choice of a tomato cultivar is based on fruit quality, adaptability, and reliability, susceptibility to diseases, and pests.
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There is a fall in the consumption of livestock products. We are concerned, and we'd like to advise our farmers on how the quality of the products can be made better. The low consumption rate for meat among Ugandans is attributed to the poor quality of the products. (1/5)
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The second rainy season is on. It is our joy when farmers yield heavily. Today, we talk about Crop Rotation. It is the practice of growing different crops in turns in various plots on the same field. Keep changing the plots of land in which you are planting different crops.
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Today,
@NARO_DG
hosted the Country Director of
@KopiaUganda
Dr. Park Teason in Entebbe. The two principals together with their staff held discussions on how best to ensure the successful implementation and sustainability of the upcoming rice project.
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Dr Kasim Sadik the Deputy Director General for Agricultural Technology Promotion shared the genesis of Intellectual Protection (IP) and Commercialisation in NARO.
"NARO looks at IP as a strategic tool for technology transfer and Commercialisation." He said.
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Today we celebrate
#InternationalWomensDay2022
and
@narouganda
we introduce to you some of the female scientists in positions of leadership.
#STEM
#WomensDay
#empoweringwomen
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Grape farming in Uganda is set to blossom as NARO, and
@MAAIF_Uganda
set out to ensure the availability of quality seeds. This initiative will see farmers grow table grapes for home consumption, and improve the quality of our grapes will create the market.
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Micronutrient deficiencies, such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies, are a silent killer that mainly affects children below five years and women of childbearing age, causing serious health issues.
To address this,
@narouganda
developed nutrient dense beans rich in iron & zinc.
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#appeningNow
: Dr Yona Baguma
@NARO_DG
receives keys to the newly completed multi-purpose laboratory
@NaCORIUganda
, Kituza.
This Laboratory will provide
#research
#training
and other
#services
to stakeholders in the coffee sector.
It was built with funds from
@GovUganda
.
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Today, we had the honour of hosting Hon. Matia Kasaija Minister
@mofpedU
at our Livestock Resources Institute
@NaLIRRI
. He was received by
@FrankTumwebazek
together with
@FredBwino
of
@MAAIF_Ugand
and Dr. Yona Baguma (Deputy Director General)
@narouganda
.
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In his remarks, the former Director General NARO, Dr Ambrose Agona said in NARO's history of over 30years, there has never been an official handover function from one DG to another.
"And, today I hand over to Dr. Yona Baguma peacefully. For this, I am really grateful to God."
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For three days now,
@narouganda
outreach team has camped in Soroti district for the first ever Eastern Region Agricultural show. We are showcasing technologies & innovations appropriate for the region.
Venue: Awoja Riverside Farm.
#agribusiness
#solutions
#BUBU
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The government has identified chicken production as a strategic commodity under the third National Development Plan. The rearing of local chickens can provide humble and sustainable beginnings.
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In today's
@newvisionwire
, read about
@narouganda
innovations on beans, maize, rice, and cassava varieties that are addressing
#nutrition
and the effects of
#climatechange
.
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The newly appointed
@narouganda
Governing Council is undergoing a three day induction training at Serena hotel, Kigo.
The official opening was by the Hon
@FredBwino
of
@MAAIF_Uganda
.
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#HappeningNow
: Day 2 of the
@ASARECA
Agricultural Ministerial Conference
#AAMC
in Munyonyo.
Discussions are on the theme: Building Resilient Food Systems to Feed Africa for Generations.
Delegates are from across East, Central, South, West and North East Africa.
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Introducing the newly appointed Director of Finance, CPA Tegiike Julius Mununuzi.
His appointment is effective 1st August, 2023.
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The candidate anti-tick vaccines were developed by extraction and isolation of conserved ticks proteins from local ticks collected from the 10 agro ecological zones of Uganda. Remarks from Dr Yona Baguma
@narouganda
Deputy Director General Research Coordination.
#Localsolutions
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Dr Ambrose Agona
@NARO_DG
said, Agriculture is a vital sector in Uganda & a source of livelihood to over 70% of the population, yet it is still relegated to subsistence farming. With
@GovUganda
focus on agro-industrialisation, the move towards Commercialisation is inevitable.
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The
@USAIDUganda
Department of Economic Growth visited
@narouganda
on a familiarisation tour to see ongoing research work and technologies and areas for future collaborations.
@NARO_DG
received the team led by the Director of Economic Growth Amy Beeler
@NaroKawanda
.
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Dr. Yona Baguma
@NARO_DG
spoke of how
@narouganda
is empowering youth to develop love and passion for agriculture.
"Without passion for anything, one can't succeed in life."
NARO is skilling youth in horticulture, piggery, rabbit rearing and apiary to empower them financially.
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Are you interested in learning about the latest rice varieties? We got you covered.
Make your way to
@narouganda
stall and meet with the scientists behind these Innovations.
#agricshow2022
#BUBU
#Productivity
#agroindustrialisation
.
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We have today met with the Activations and Promotions team from the Nation Media Group (NMG) during which we discussed strategies to strengthen agricultural transformation through
#FARMCLINICS
& Regional Expos to promote and advance agricultural innovations in Uganda.
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Today is GOOD NEWS MONDAY. Agriculture scientists at Makerere University in partnership with NARO have developed soya beans that will save farmers the cost of weeding.
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We are proud to announce a partnership with Nile Breweries to boost commercial cassava production for our farmers. We signed a 5-year MoU with
@NBLUganda
to extend agricultural research technology to local farmers supplying raw materials used in beer production.
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It's with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely death of Dr. Steven Tumwesigye, a Principal Research Scientist
@NaroKawanda
;
He passed away today afternoon.
#MHSRIP
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Today is the inaugural
#Kituzacoffeenite
festival, happening at
@NaCORIUganda
, Mukono.
Come and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee as you listen to great music in the company of
#family
and
#friends
.
Lined up:
#bicyclerace
and
#rolex
competitions.
Free entry.
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Today, we had the honour of hosting honourable
@FrankTumwebazek
and
@FredBwino
at the National Livestock Resources Research Insitute (NaLIRRI) in Nakyesasa.
They were received by the
@NARO_DG
along with members of top management.
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#HappeningNow
:
The Rt. Hon
@RobinahNabbanja
inspecting
@narouganda
exhibition stalls at this year's
#PublicService
Day celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial grounds.
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Did you know that when you dry your cassava, you reduce any post-harvest losses?
There is a growing demand for cassava flour by pharmaceuticals, bakeries, confectioners and breweries, which has increased farmers’ investment in the crop.
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Our outreach team is in Kakumiro district at the invitation of
@OPMUganda
to showcase the various Technologies, Innovations and Management Practices (TIMPs) that
@narouganda
has developed and is available for uptake by farmers.
This is in celebration of Women's Day 2022.
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Merry Christmas from the NARO Family. Thank you for being part of our journey this year.
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In today's
@newvisionwire
, harvest money has a list of new
#seed
varieties for farmers to look out for.
#lnformeddecisions
#Agric4development
.
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Today, we signed working agreements with seed companies in a move to streamline access to and license quality declared seed/plant varieties to producers.
This initiative will go a long in fighting the challenge of fake seed on the
#Uganda
-n market.
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Today, the Uganda Value Chain Capacity For Key Crops (VegeSeed Project) was launched
@NARO_NaCRRI
by
@FredBwino
of
@MAAIF_Uganda
.
Funded by
@embassy_korea
the project will increase access to high quality, affordable certified vegetable seeds to farmers.
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Key note presentation by Prof. Patrick Okori on Intensification of Crop Productivity in the Context of Changing Food Systems.
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Speaking in Namanve, Minister Hon
@FrankTumwebazek
has promised to facilitate the growth of Sanga Vetchem Limited, an indigenous company that produces chemical agents used to kill ticks.
This comes on his countrywide tour of familiarization with various agricultural producers.
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Today, the
@NARO_DG
visited
@NaroKawanda
on a management support visit. He was taken through a number of facilities in the institute and briefed on the work being done by the
#scientists
in Kawanda.
This is the
#firstvisit
to NARL since being appointed as DG.
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#HappeningNow
: A policy dialogue on enhancing the use of satellite data in agriculture
#Uganda
.
This one day engagement is organised by
@ASARECA
with funding from
@ACIARAfrica
.
Venue: Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala.
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The Prime Minister
@RobinahNabbanja
officially opens the
#NAROMAK2023
conference today at Speke Resort Hotel, Munyonyo.
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Meet Micheal Opiyo, Uganda's Best Farmer in Northern Region. , is a resident of Lukutu, Agonga A village, Koch Goma sub-county, Nwoya district, found a fortune in fruit farming.
📸:
@newvisionwire
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Moments captured on camera during the official handover ceremony of NARO Director General's office to Dr. Yona Baguma
@NARO_DG
at the Imperial Golf View Hotel, Entebbe.
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There is a lot that has been achieved in the agricultural sector and particularly in the area of research,
@narouganda
achieved alot in the year 2016-2021.
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Maize Planting: Timely planting is very crucial and it is best to plant after 2-3 good rains. Dry planting is not encouraged unless a farmer is sure of good rain within 3-4 days and the seed should be dressed with a chemical thus the advantage of using certified seed.
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As we get geared towards marking 25 years of unrivalled agricultural research excellence in Uganda and East Africa, we shall share testimonies of beneficiaries of our outstanding Interventions through the years.
#NARO4Devt
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Developing technologies is important to us and so is their dissemination to end users.
Today our
#scientists
and
#communications
teams started a two day retooling exercise to analyse and bridge communication gaps that hinder the adoption of these technologies.
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We are in Kabale district for the 27th
#seedsofgold
#farmclinic
.
The director
@AlexBarekye
welcoming participants to
@narouganda
Kachwekano ZARDI Insitute.
Enterprises to be taught include
#vegetables
#potatoes
#apples
#goatfarming
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Exciting
#innovations
are taking place
@BulegeniNARO
satellite station in Kamu sub-county,
@Bulambuli_LG
district, as scientists lead
#adaptiveagriculturalresearch
for mid-altitude (1,400 to 1,500 meters above sea level) commodities.
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NARO Scientists at Uganda’s
@NaLIRRI
are implementing the technology of applying in vitro fertilization (IVF) of embryos at the institute in Namulonge (
@NARO_NaCRRI
), intending to boost animal production and dairy farming in Northern Uganda.
@FrankTumwebazek
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The
@NARO_DG
met with a team from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the
@narouganda
offices in Entebbe.
The team are on the terminal evaluation for the promotion of rice development project phase 2 and will be visiting all the project implementation sites.
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Celebrating victories this year, NARO &
@UgandaBreweries
combined efforts to promote partnership for purposes of advancing agricultural productivity. UBL works with over 20,000 farmers, benefiting over 25,000 households countrywide and invests over Shs45bn in farming communities
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