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Dr. Mulindwa said they realized that there is a gap between research outcomes and extension and in order to address that, NARO partnered with the National Media Group to carry out the Seeds of Gold farm clinics in different regions where farmers meet researchers, disseminate the key findings and additional sensitization on better farm and […]
In an interview, a NARO Principal Technological Promotions Officer, Dr. Barbara Zawedde Mugwanya disclosed that the organization has turned to including popularizing early maturing inputs in addition to sensitizing farmers about the need to be climate resilient by being less prone to pests. MP Fires Radio Presenter for Showing Interest in Her Seat A farm […]
She said that the VegeSeed project, which is to run for nine years funded by the Korean government, is to ensure breeding and establishment of a vegetable system in Uganda focusing on five commodities; nakati, shallot onion, pumpkin, tomatoes and chilli pepper. Farm equipment for use by a team of 20 selected farmers in the […]
Findings of a survey on the performance of local chicken rearing as a poverty reduction intervention and hurdles stakeholders encounter in the business has been released in a one-day stakeholders’ meeting held at Mukono Zonal Agriculture Research and Development Institute (MUZARDI). The meeting attended by researchers, farmers, scientists, youth representatives and political leaders, saw release […]
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) together with the National Agriculture Research Organisation (NARO) have partnered to forge a sustainable resolution aimed at addressing the challenge of food insecurity in some of the districts majorly affected by the prolonged drought. Dr. Damalie Babirye Magala, a Senior research officer at Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development […]
Embracing climate-resilient technologies is the latest step stakeholders in the poultry farming in Uganda have resorted to for improved productivity and profitability. To help the farmers realise their dreams, Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MUZARDI), the University of Burundi, and Gudie Incubation Centre (GIC) in Kira Municipality have designed a model aimed at […]
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has concluded the research which has led to the improvement of an indigenous chicken breed which has better growth and increased egg production rate. Dr. Richard Lumu, a technician at the indigenous chicken breeding and production center located at Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research Institute (MUZARDI) says that the […]
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga has urged government to increase the budget allocated for the agriculture sector. Mayiga said that as a sector in which Uganda has a comparative advantage, if handled and funded well, it can lead to more yields compared to other sectors, industrialisation inclusive. “With the progress registered from the […]
Katikkiro wa Uganda, Charles Peter Mayiga alambudde ebifo eby’enjawulo ewali okunoonyereza n’okugatta omutindo ku birimibwa n’okulunda mu ggwanga wansi w’ekitongole kya National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) nga kino kyatta omukago n’Obwakaka bwa Buganda okulaba ng’ebyo ebikolebwa mu bifo bino eby’enjawulo bisaasaanyisibwa mu bantu ba Kabaka okusingira ddala abavubuka mu masaza ag’enjawulo. Mu bifo Katikkiro by’alambudde […]
The local Ugandan chicken is a delicacy for almost every citizen. However, rearing one from a chick into a ready cock or hen for either beef or laying eggs takes more than a year, a factor which beats the breed when it comes to business. For that matter, businessmen opted for imported breeds from […]
