Tag: protein

Soybean breeders with the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga (4th R); Deputy Principal, Prof. Yazidhi Bamutaze (3rd R); and the Dean SAS, Dr John Baptist Tumuhairwe (2nd R) during their meeting at Makerere. Africa Soybean Breeders Meeting, 28th November to 1st December 2023, Makerere University, MUARIK, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Soybean Breeders Deliberate Strategies for Improving Productivity

The breeders from USA, Brazil and across Africa, including scientists from CGIAR met at Makerere University on 28th November-1st December 2023 to share experiences, best practices...

One of the innovators from CoBAMS, Mr. Ibrahim Mutyaba showcases his Black Soldier Fly premix business during the Youth and Innovation Expo held 6th-7th October 2023. Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. East Africa.

Business & Management1 year ago

CoBAMS students showcase innovative projects to fight unemployment

Majority of the students flood the streets looking for jobs the moment they finish their studies at higher institutions of learning. However, the storyline might change...

Fish farming, Lake Victoria. Photo: Tore Sætersdal / UiB

General1 year ago

Call for Applications: MSc. Research Fellowships

ADOPTING MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACHES IN GENETIC IMPROVEMENTS, NUTRITIONAL ENHANCEMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTION OF NILE TILAPIA IN UGANDA BACKGROUND The National Agricultural Research Organisation...

Prof. Tukamuhabwa shows the Principal the varieties of soybean seed bred at MAKCSID, 6th July 2022, MUARIK, CAES, Makerere University.

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

Leveraging the achievements: CAES Principal, MAKCSID Team chart ways of improving productivity of the Centre

Soybean is ranked the most important oil crop in the world, providing the cheapest source of protein for both human food and livestock feeds. The protein...

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 & Environment3 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,...