Tag: BioInnovate

The DVCAA-Prof. Umar Kakumba (3rd R), Principal CAES-Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga (3rd L) and PI CONSORMIP-Prof. Yusuf Byaruhanga (2nd R) with College leadership and participants at the end of the workshop on 4th May 2022, SFTNB Conference Hall, Makerere University.

CONSORMIP Project boosts Nutritional & Market Value of Sorghum & Millet

Commercialization of New Sorghum and Millet Products for Improved Nutrition and Socio-Economic Gains in Eastern Africa (CONSORMIP) Sorghum and millet are key crops in Uganda’s agricultural...

Chief Guest, His Worship Muwonge Tom, Mayor Kasangati Town Council (R) commissioning the OFSP Puree processing unit on 6th April 2022.

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

Mak Commissions Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Puree Processing Unit

Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), represented by Dr. Richard Miiro, from the Department of Extension and Innovation Studies on 6th April 2022...

The Principal Investigator, Prof. Samuel Kyamanywa gives an overview of the ICOPSEA Project during the closing meeting on 7th April 2022, SFTNB Conference Hall, Makerere University.

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

ICOPSEA Project Supports Production of Quality Sweet Potato Planting Material

Sweet potato is an important root crop in East African countries. In some communities, it is a vital staple crop. The crop plays a significant role...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (6th R) together with the ED UNBS, Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru (5th R), Principal CAES, Dr. Gorettie Nabanoga (6th L), the INSBIZ Project team and representatives from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) and Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) after the launch of edible insect products and standards on 28th March 2022.

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

Mak-CAES, UNBS Launch Edible Insect Products & Standards

Edible insects have the potential to fill the nutrition and income gaps in Uganda and Kenya. They are rich in protein and cheaper to manage. However,...

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

Mak-CAES BioInnovate Project Registers Significant Achievements

Smallholder farmers in Uganda and Kenya produce a variety of fruits, traditional and exotic vegetables, spices, and herbs that have unique nutritional, nutraceutical and functional properties....