NaCRRI Archives

WDR73 hybrid, the new gold for rice farmers

Ugasite Aug 9, 2023

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

NARO to spearhead drive to end rice importation in the country

Ugasite Oct 30, 2021

The National Agricultural Research Organization has raised the need to boost rice production in the country saying this will not only promote food sustainability but also help reduce on the high rates of importation of the crop.

Agriculture

NARO calls for commercialisation of yams

Ugasite Oct 30, 2021

The National Agricultural Research Organization has urged yam farmers to consider growing the crop on a large scale because it is very profit yielding in markets.