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NARO, FAO commit collaboration in agriculture research

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in agricultural research, food systems transformation, and innovation-driven development. The commitment was announced during a visit by FAO Director-General Dr. Qu Dongyu to the National …

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NaLIRRI hosts FAO chief for future-focused talks

Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) on Tuesday hosted Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), for a significant visit focused on stengthening Uganda’s agricultural sector. The visit highlighted the long- standing, harmonious cooperation between FAO and the Government of …

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NARO develops technology to reduce aflatoxins in cereals

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists from the National Agricultural Research Organisation have unveiled Aflasafe, a technology used to reduce aflatoxins in cereals. It was developed with the collaboration of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). The NARO scientists say that the technology comes in handy to rescue both …

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NARO set to roll out anti-tick vaccine after 13 years of research

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After 13 years of extensive research and trials, the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) is ready to release its anti-tick vaccine—NARO-Vac—designed to curb tick-borne diseases that continue to frustrate livestock farmers across Uganda. The vaccine, developed through rigorous on-station and field trials, is injected directly …

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NARO partners with CPA to promote agro-forestry in Busoga

  Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has partnered with Certified Public Accountants (CPA) to promote agroforestry in the Busoga sub-region. Through the Buginyanya zonal agricultural research and development institute (Bugizardi) in Mayuge district, 31 farmer groups have been provided with durable eucalyptus trees, …

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Tumwebaze reiterates government’s commitment to improving agriculture

Namulonge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The inaugural NARO–EAGC Agribusiness Expo and Trade Symposium has ended at Namulonge on Saturday, with a call for similar events to be held nation-wide. “I have also urged National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and its partners, including Green Card and other organizations, …

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Equity Bank and NARO set stage for 4th annual golf Open

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s leading amateur and professional golfers converge this weekend for the  4th Annual Equity NARO Open at the MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, in Wakiso District. The Open is a major event for MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club and the partnership with Equity Bank supports …

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NARO starts pilot of Ugandan anti-tick vaccine

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agriculture Research Organisation (NARO) has started piloting the anti-tick vaccine in preparation for production planned for next year. Speaking to URN in an interview, Andrew Kiggundu NARO’s Principal Research Officer said that initial doses have been produced following a greenlight from clinical …

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NARO changes leadership at research institutes

Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Stanley Tamusange Nkalubo, a celebrated Ugandan plant breeder, has assumed the role of acting Director of Research at the Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Rwebitaba ZARDI) in Fort Portal City. He succeeds Dr. Titus Alicai, who has been appointed as the new …

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