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NARO accredits 10 companies to supply seed varieties

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The National Agricultural Research Organization has signed cooperation agreements with 10 seed companies through which it will multiply and disseminate authentic and certified seed varieties developed by the organization. The agreements were signed on Thursday at the organization offices in Entebbe. The accredited seed …

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Sh60 billion anti-tick vaccine production facility nears completion

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a sh60-billion anti-tick vaccine production facility at Nakyesasa in Nalukulongo, Wakiso District will be concluded in April 2023, according to the National Agricultural Research Organisation – NARO. In October 2022, NARO, officially commenced field trials of the anti-tick vaccine dubbed TicVac-U …

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NARO calls for adequate funding

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Director of Research Coordination at the National Agricultural Research Organization-NARO, Dr. Swidiq Mugerwa, has said that funding shortfalls continue to retard the organization’s ability to generate innovations and technology for the sustainability of food security in the country. Dr. Mugerwa was addressing …

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Third edition of Equity NARO Open attracts 100 golfers

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A huge field of amateur and professional golfers are expected for the third edition of the Equity NARO Open due November 3-4 at the MaryLouise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, in Wakiso District. “We are expecting close to 100 golfers from various clubs in the …

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NARO tasked on Shs1.3 billion surplus expenditure

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is in the spotlight over a discrepancy of over Shs1.3 billion in the organisation’s 2021/2022 financial year budget. This was discovered during a meeting between the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE)and the NARO secretariat on …

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NARO urged to focus on basic research to solve ordinary problems

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, David Kasura Kyomukama, has called upon the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) to prioritize research and technology that addresses the problems of ordinary farmers rather than just publishing articles in journals. Kyomukama …

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Dr. Yona Baguma appointed NARO new boss

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 …

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Agriculture Ministry needs Shs660 billion for food security

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 …

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Uganda to manufacture anti-tick vaccines

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 …

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NARO launches anti-tick vaccine in Mbarara

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 …

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