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New anti-tick vaccine to save Uganda sh3.7trillion annually

John Dalton Kigozi Jan 9, 2024No Comments

The new Anti-tick vaccine, which has been developed by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is expected to save Uganda an annual integrated economic loss to the tune of sh3.7 trillion when rolled out countrywide.

WDR73 hybrid rice, the new gold for farmers

Agriculture

WDR73 hybrid, the new gold for rice farmers

Patricia Peyott Aug 9, 2023No Comments

WDR is a water use efficient and drought tolerant rice variety. It is adequate to produce this crop, more yielding capacity that is 9.5 to 10 tons compared to the other rice variety yielding four to five tons.

Agriculture

Museveni tips on coffee value addition

John Dalton Kigozi Aug 9, 2023No Comments

The President said it is important that producers of raw-materials add value to their products so that they can earn more from their sweat and create more jobs for the youth instead within the country.

Agriculture

Farmers benefit from NARO, MAK training on commercial fish farming

David Magere Aug 8, 2023No Comments

At least 40 farmers from the northern districts of Gulu, Omoro, Nwoya, Amuru, and Amolatar have been equipped with skills in commercial fish farming.

Agriculture

Improve food security in Karamoja -Tayebwa urges Gov’t

John Dalton Kigozi Feb 15, 2023No Comments

"The greatest security we can give to Karamoja is the capacity for it to produce food not only for the region but for the entire country too," Tayebwa said during the consecration of Rev. Canon Simon Akol Aisu as second Bishop of North Karamoja Diocese on 12 February 2023.

Agriculture

Over 200 farmers benefit from NARO program to grow bio-fortified bean seeds

John Dalton Kigozi Feb 8, 2023No Comments

‘’Growing up, I had the mindset that beans even though you just scatter them in the garden they will sprout and grow up to the time of their harvest,’’ Tabu Kazimiro, 40, a farmer in Vurra Sub County in Arua district says.

Agriculture Environment

Botanical gardens land is safe – NARO dismisses sale allegations

John Dalton Kigozi Dec 30, 2022No Comments

"The land is safe and has not been sold to anyone. It is still a property of the Government of Uganda," Agona explained that rehabilitation is ongoing to improve and provide eco-friendly facilities to visitors who come to tour and experience the gardens, as well as their capacity to deliver the aforementioned core functions.

Agriculture

Black Rice: A look into NARO’s new released variety

Patricia Peyott Nov 27, 2022No Comments

Black rice often referred to as pigmented rice or coloured rice is the original rice type that early people harvested in the wild before farming began