Agriculture & Environment Archives - Page 18 of 21

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.

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...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th L) poses for a group photo with the EVaPoSIL Project Team and other stakeholders at the dissemination of research findings on 15th December 2020, Senate Conference Hall, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

EVaPoSIL Project to Enhance Physical, Economic and Nutritional Value of Potato and Sorghum in Uganda

FARMERS growing potatoes and Sorghum in South Western Uganda have got a reason to smile after their long awaited prayer for value addition has been answered...

The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (Grey jacket), The PI-Dr. Nicholas Kiggundu (Orange reflector jacket) and other officials witness the MAKNAI v1.0 live demo on 30th December 2020, SFTNB, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

MAKNAI Hand Pump Automation to Eliminate COVID-19 Spread at Boreholes

“Boreholes and shallow wells account for 67.6% of the water sources in rural areas in Uganda and supply water to an estimated 18,540,000 persons” remarked Dr....