Agriculture & Environment Archives - Page 18 of 21

The DVCAA-Assoc. Prof. Umar Kakumba (Front L) guided by MaRCCI Director-Assoc. Prof. Richard Edema (2nd R) inspects in the cold room of the refurbished Genebank on 5th February 2021, MUARIK, CAES, Makerere University, Wakiso Uganda.

DVCAA Visits MaRCCI, Commends Infrastructural, Research and Innovation Efforts

By Jane Anyango Makerere University Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs (DVCAA), Assoc. Prof. Umar Kakumba has appreciated the Makerere University Regional Centre for...

Students who engaged in the Hydroponics and Smart Greenhouse tomato production enterprise make their presentation during the End of Recess Term Exhibition on 6th February 2021, MUARIK, CAES, Makerere University, Wakiso Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

CAES Holds Field Day to mark the end of Recess Term at MUARIK

By Jane Anyango The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) on Saturday 6th February, 2021 held the Field Day to mark the end of the...

The Head, Department of Extension and Innovation Studies (DEIS)-Prof. Nelson Turyahabwe (R) interacts with a staff member after receiving the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) IT Equipment Donation on 2nd February 2021, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Sasakawa Donates IT Equipment for Online Training and Extension During Current and Post-COVID-19 Era

By Jane Anyango The Department of Extension and Innovation Studies (DEIS), College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has received an assortment of IT equipment for...

The Director Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI)-Dr. Richard Edema (In yellow) is taken on a guided tour of the proposed Office Block and Lecture Theatres at MUARIK, CAES, Makerere University, Wakiso Uganda in February 2021.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Construction UGX 2.8bn MaRCCI Office Block Nears Completion

As part of the World Bank Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence (ACEII) project, the Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) ...

The Inspection Team prepares to make its way into the rehabilitated Agricultural Engineering Workshop Structure on 3rd February 2021, MUARIK, CAES, Makerere University, Wakiso, Uganda. Rehabilitation was undertaken with funding from the Government of Uganda through Mak-RIF.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Agricultural Engineering Workshop Receives Facelift Under Mak-RIF

Makerere University Agricultural Engineering workshop at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) has been face lifted with funding from the Government of Uganda through the...

River Nyamwamba in Kilembe, Western Uganda is better known for destroying property and causing loss of life when it overflows its banks. Photo credit: Abraham R. Mwesigye (PhD)

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Master Course in Applied Ecogydrology (MAEH) / Stipend

With the support of the Ecohydrology programme of UNESCO IHP, an Erasmus Mundus Master course in Applied Ecohydrology, selected by the European Union for funding, will...

Outgoing Ag. Farm Manager-Mr. Tweyambe Chrysostom (L) hands over his report to the incoming Ag. Farm Manager-Dr. Stephen Lwasa (R) as Principal CAES-Prof. Bernard Bashaasha (C), Internal Auditor-Ms. Joan Mutekanga (2nd L) and Outgoing Ag. Director-Dr. Alice Turinawe (2nd R) witness on 2nd February 2021, MUARIK, CAES, Makerere University, Wakiso Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

MUARIK Ag. Director, Ag. Farm Manager Hand Over Office

The Acting (Ag.) Director Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute (MUARIK) Dr. Alice Turinawe has handed over the office to the incoming Ag. Director Dr. Okello Robert...

Stakeholders that took part in the EfD-Mak Policy Dialogue on changes in Lake Victoria’s Hydrology, Water quality and Livelihoods pose for a group photo outside the Senate Building, Makerere University, on 16th December 2020.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

EfD-Mak Policy Dialogue Calls for Conservation in Line With SDGs

Makerere University Centre for Environment Development Initiative (EfD-Mak Centre) has held yet another Policy Dialogue on the changes in Lake Victoria’s Hydrology, Water quality and livelihoods....

The DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba assisted by CAPSNAC PI-Prof. Samuel Kyamanywa (L) and CAES Deputy Principal-Dr. Gorettie Nabanoga (R) cuts the ribbon to signify the book launch on 4th December 2020, Kampala Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Mak Launches Book on Agriculture and Ecosystem Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa

Makerere University on 4th December 2020, launched a book titled, “Agriculture and Ecosystem Resilience in Sub Saharan Africa”. The book is one of the outputs of...

L-R: Dr. Kisamba Mugerwa, Prof. Bernard Bashaasha and Dr. Sebaggala chat during the 2nd Policy Seminar on Agro-Industrialisation and Rural Development, 15th December 2020, Conference Hall, SFTNB, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Mak Holds 2nd Policy Seminar on Rural Development

With support from the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF) the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) on 15th December 2020 held the 2nd policy...