Ugasite

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

Ugasite Jan 9, 2024

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.

Agriculture

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

Farmers benefit from NARO, MAK training on commercial fish farming

Ugasite Aug 8, 2023

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

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

Ugasite Feb 8, 2023

‘’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

Ugasite Dec 30, 2022

"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

Ugasite Nov 27, 2022

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

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.