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Uganda's premier modern Ag-biosciences information & knowledge sharing hub. Championing ag innovations for better agricultural outcomes. @narouganda initiative
NaCRRI-Namulonge
Joined January 2014
Scientific talks alerts: Occident Bongomin shared how #machinelearning is transforming #biomass waste co-gasification, producing cleaner energy &biochar to boost #soilhealth. Wilber Ssekandi shared innovations helping bean farmers adapt to #climatechange protecting their trade.
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A strategic collaboration to boost #perennialrice research work in Uganda has been signed by @narouganda and BGI Bioverse Technology, a subsidiary of @TheBgiGroup. This event also saw the launch of China - Africa Centre of Excellence Project which is to be hosted @NARO_NaCRRI.
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Congratulations Dr. @Director_NaCRRI! A biotech champ atop the ladder!
Today marks a new chapter at NARO's National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) as Dr. Titus Alicai assumes the position of Director of Research. Dr. Alicai brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously served as Director of Research at Rwebitaba ZARDI,
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Happening now: @narouganda is presenting groundbreaking agricultural technologies and innovations developed over the past 32 years at the 'Celebrating Achievements and Legacy of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni' event, currently taking place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala.
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check out the list of shortlisted candidates for the Director of Research and scientists for NARO advertised positions https://t.co/BYCnuFjKz3
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The NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma has this morning addressed the High-level Policy Workshop that is being held in Seoul, South Korea, in celebration of the 15th year anniversary of the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA). Dr. Baguma is leading a
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It's D-Day! The field day on local chicken production and commercialization is on right now.
#HappeningNow Local Chicken production field day Farmer: We face challenges in hatching local chicken. Are there small scale equipment for hatching? @NaLIRRI & @NARO_MUZARDI works with partners who sell appropriate equipment that are tailored to meet every farmers needs 1/2
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Currently, with the photoshopped Rosecoco lady at my upperhill offices planning for counselling sessions. For privacy reasons, I will not disclose her identity or share photos and videos of the meeting because of the respect I have for women. Let's create a culture of protecting
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A farmer field day promoting #orangefleshsweetpotato production and value addition at Nakapiripirit District, Namalu mixed Primary School. #nutrition #foodsecurity #income The event is organised by @WFPUgandaCD Moroto office together with @narouganda in partnership with Sasakawa.
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I am delighted on behalf of @MAAIF_Uganda and myself to officiate at the opening event of the Annual Farmers Symposium by @UgandaBreweries focusing on agro-technology, seed, and other agro inputs. @UgandaBreweries is supporting agriculture through its Farm for Success program.
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The dialogue was a timely platform for stakeholders to deliberate on advancing bioscience research and innovation for accelerated national transformation.
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'As the centres of knowledge and research, we need to work hand in hand to make Uganda an active player in the Bioinnovation and Biotechnological revolution', Prof. Tumps Winston Ireeta, Principal-@Makerere College of Natural Sciences
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'Engagements like these highlight the need to innovate and maximise efficiency and in a sustainable manner and bio-innovation would allow us to do this' Dr. Andrew Kiggundu, NARO
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#Thisweek: we've wrapped-up our twin dialogues held @Makerere and @MbararaUST on harnessing biotechnology to build a vibrant bioeconomy for accelerated development in Uganda...with #UBBC and #ProgramforBiosafetySystems
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Today, the Hon @FredBwino officially handed over two community agro-market hubs to farmer cooperatives in #Nwoya and #Pader districts. The hubs are one stop centers for #technologydemonstration #training, bulking, access to input and output business for farmers in the area.
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Today, Hon. Safia Nalule (Chairperson Equal Opportunities Commision) led her team to visit @narouganda to get an understanding on how #gender and #equity is being integrated into the agricultural research and development agenda of Uganda. Venue: @NaLIRRI
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Our teams from 4 Institutes are in Mityana today for the #Kisoboka campaign, organised by the @OPMUganda together with @MAAIF_Uganda. We are showcasing technologies across the value chains of #coffee #banana #cassava #beans #maize #pasture #vegetables #aquaculture & #machinery.
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We are still big on building capacity for control & management of Fall Armyworm for maize farmers in Uganda. #Didyouknow? We are now promoting biopesticides for better health and environment!
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