Tag Archives: NARO

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Frank Tumwebaze appointed Dr Yona Baguma as the new Director General (DG) of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO). NARO is an agency of the MAAIF with the mandate to coordinate and oversee all aspects of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) needs Shs660 billion to combat food security in the country. Out of this, Shs400 billion will be for boosting production, establishment of silos and food reserves. These recommendations are contained in the report of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The foot and mouth disease that has for long been a menace to farmers could soon be history as Uganda gets closer to producing its own vaccine. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries through the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is in advanced stages …

Mbarara, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Ministers, Members of Parliament, and National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) scientists late last week commissioned the trial of an anti-tick vaccine in Mbarara district to protect cattle from ticks and related diseases. The first scientific launch on Thursday at the Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research and …

And other implications of Kenya’s new law on Uganda ANALAYSIS  | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s neighbours have begun reacting to its recent move to allow cultivation and importation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) with moves that could lead to a slew of new legislation either for or against the cultivation, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Research Organisation-NARO has rejected plans for hosting motor rallies at Entebbe Botanical Gardens. Sitting on 40.7 hectares of land in Entebbe, the gardens were established for purposes of research and to preserve the diversity of plants in Uganda. The gardens house a …

Finger millet and sorghum to be harnessed for genetic resources for increased productivity and utilization  Kampala, Uganda | Isaac Khisa | Finger millet and sorghum are the major crops grown and adapted to the semi-arid region of East Africa providing food, feed and income to the population but they have been …

Now scientists plot new law after Museveni sat on old one Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | For years Ugandan scientists have been trying to figure out how various crops can be made to respond to numerous challenges – drought, pests and diseases. Dr. Godfrey Asea is one of them. A …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda Breweries Limited and National Agricultural Research Organisation have launched a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation commitment that seeks to establish, foster and promote research and development in the agriculture sector. The MoU signing would promote linkages and partnership for purposes of …

Napak, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The introduction of a new farming technology has provided hope to the Karimojong, thanks to National Semi – Arid Resources Research Institute Serere (NaSARRI).  For the first time, farmers in Karamoja are expecting a bumper harvest in November/December after planting seeds past May, which is …