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A male researcher inspects a maize cob in a demonstration plot on 13th August 2010 at the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK), Wakiso Uganda.

UNMA Advisory on Agriculture and Food Security Jun-Aug 2021

The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) on 7th June 2021 released the seasonal rainfall outlook for the June-July-August (JJA) 2021 period. Contained in the outlook were...

The President SAA-Dr. Makoto Kitanaka (3rd R) and the Principal CAES-Prof. Bernard Bashaasha (3rd L) with L-R: Prof. Nelson Turyahabwe, Prof. Johnny Mugisha, Dr. Roselline Nyamutale and an SAA official during the meeting at CAES, Makerere University on 4th June 2021.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Sasakawa Africa Association President Dr. Makoto Kitanaka visits Mak

By Jane Anyango Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) President Dr. Makoto Kitanaka and several of his entourage from Tokyo, Japan on 4th June 2021 visited Makerere University’s...

RUFORUM-COL Workshop: Usefulness of AgMOOCs for Capacity Building of Sub-Saharan Africa Agriculture held virtually on 13th May 2021.

General4 years ago

RUFORUM-COL Workshop: Remarks by Prof. Adipala Ekwamu

Thank you, our facilitator, Dr. Hlami Ngwenya, from the University of the Free State in South Africa; Thank you our distinguished Panelists; and Thank you Participants:...

The Main Speaker-Dr. Henry Nakelet Opolot (C) with the Principal CAES-Prof. Bernard Bashaasha (2nd L), PI-Dr. Rosemary Isoto (2nd R) and other guests after the event on 20th April 2021, Food Science Conference Hall, Makerere University.

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

4th Policy Seminar on Rural Development in Uganda held at Mak

By Jane Anyango Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has held the fourth policy seminar on rural development. Rural Development, a process of...

Part of the Research Team L-R: Prof. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa-Soybean Breeder, Paul Kabayi-Senior Technician, Tonny Obua-Soybean Breeder, Mercy Namara-Training Coordinator, George Yiga-Technician

Agriculture & Environment4 years ago

Highlights of 16 Years of Soybean Research at Makerere University

Sixteen years of soybean research at Makerere University have led to a rapid increase in the number of industries engaged in processing soybean in Uganda and...

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 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...

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...

Seedstars, Shell Foundation Energy, Mobility & Agriculture Innovation Challenge. Deadline 20th December 2020

Innovation4 years ago

Seedstars, Shell Foundation Energy, Mobility & Agriculture Innovation Challenge

Seedstars and Shell Foundation have joined forces to look for the best early-stage tech startups that are working towards access to energy, sustainable agriculture and mobility...