Research & Innovations

By Prossy Nandudu The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries tasked Makerere University and the National Agriculture Research Organization (NARO) to find ways …

By Agnes Nantambi Researchers at the Uganda Christian University, Mukono are exploring the viability of Nakati seeds to increase its productivity. Led by Prof. …

By Prossy Nandudu Drought resistant soybeans, sorghum and cow peas are some of the varieties that Makerere University and the National Agriculture Research Organization …

By Agnes Nantambi  The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has introduced a coating technology, to increase the germination rate of casava. This was after …

By Prossy Nandudu Makerere University and the National Agriculture Research Organization are to showcase advances in research and innovation that if adopted will help …

By Moses NampalaThe National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has developed two new paddy rice varieties namely NARO RICE 1 (PR107) and KAFACI (400), as …

By Agnes Nantambi   Researchers at the National Agricultural Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) have committed themselves towards improving the cassava seed system in Uganda. According …

By AFP Artificial light is providing predatory insects with an unfair advantage in hunting caterpillars, potentially decimating butterflies and moth populations already suffering from …

By Agnes Nantambi Forage Scientist Dr. Jolly Kabirizi has advised that it is important to test seeds for germination before planting them. Testing for …

By Agnes Nantambi As the rain season continue to advance, to allow farmers plant and improve pastures, A forage Scientists Dr. Jolly Kabirizi has …