Tag: Value chains

A solar dryer undergoing tests in the Botany-Zoology Quadrangle, College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Call For Applications: INNOECOFOOD MSc Research Fellowship

ECO-INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF AGRO- ECOLOGICAL FOOD PRODUCTS IN AFRICA (INNOECOFOOD) A. BACKGROUND The Department of Zoology, Entomology, and Fisheries...

Participants together with the Project Coordinators, Prof. Heinrich Schüle and Prof. John Tabuti (2nd & 3rd R) during the conference at CAES, Makerere University on 17th March 2025. Interim Conference of the Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African Doctoral Education (ADVALUE) Project co-funded by the European Union, 17th-19th March 2025, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University, Kampala and farm visit to Mr. Sam Mpiira, a dedicated smallholder farmer located in Matugga, Nansana Municipality, Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment1 month ago

New Project to Improve Relevance of CAES PhD Graduates

Working with potential future employers of PhD students in Kenya and Uganda, Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Trans-disciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African...

Dr. Cosmas Mwikirize (R) officially launching the MakSol Cooker on behalf of the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza on 14th June 2023 at Makerere University. School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering Conference Hall, CAES, Kampala Uganda.

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

Makerere Launches Solar-powered Cooker

Makerere University has launched a Solar-powered Cooker developed by researchers from the Department of Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences...

AFRISA staff together with the team from Scripture Union Uganda pose for a group photo after the signing ceremony which was held at the Centre for Biosecurity and Global Health, CoVAB, Makerere University on 14th April 2023.

Veterinary & Biosecurity2 years ago

AFRISA Formalizes Working Relations with Scripture Union Uganda

By Jacinta Nakaye The Africa Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development (AFRISA) signed a partnership agreement with Scripture Union Uganda (SUU) to join efforts...

The Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation-Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero (Centre Standing), flanked by the DVCAA-Prof. Umar Kakumba (Beind Right) Director DRGT-Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi (To her Left), Hon. Peace Regis Mutuuzo (Behind Left), President PF@Mak-Mr. Ahabwe Gerald (To her Right) in a group photo after orientation of PhD Fellows on 11th August 2022, CEDAT, Makerere University.

Research3 years ago

Hon. Dr. Musenero to PhD Fellows: “Publish or Perish” Unviable

On 11th August 2022, the University Administration held an orientation ceremony for PhD Fellows at Makerere (PF@Mak) based on the theme, “Linking Research to Industry for...

State Dignitaries from Bukedi region visit one of the Dairy Value Chain model farmers, Hajira to assess her progress on her dairy household enterprise during a benchmarking exercise in Kaberekeke Parish, Butebo District on 22nd June 2022.

Veterinary & Biosecurity3 years ago

Bukedi Region Leaders Collectively Sensitize & Mobilize Residents on Parish Development Model: AFRISA Actively Participates in the Process

By Jacinta Nakaye Bukedi region leaders carried out mobilization and sensitization exercises to enable residents in the region understand and embrace the Parish Development Model as...

Community members participate in the construction of the dairy facility at the site in Kaberekeke, Butebo district where demonstrations on cattle feeding, health, and hay making will be carried out. Photo taken on 19th May 2022

Veterinary & Biosecurity3 years ago

AFRISA Develops SPEDA Validation Tool for Implementation of Parish Development Model: Sets Up Community Demonstration Farms in Butebo & Budaka Districts

By Jacinta Nakaye African Institute for Strategic Animal Resource Services and Development (AFRISA) is currently developing a SPEDA validation tool which will be used in the...

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero speaks to Butebo community members during the implementation launch of the Parish Development Model by AFRISA in Butebo District on 4th April, 2022 in Petete Village.

Veterinary & Biosecurity3 years ago

AFRISA Embarks on Industrialization of Agriculture in Butebo District; Retools Farmers with Industrial Farm Skills

By Jacinta Nakaye In Uganda, subsistence agricultural production is reported to be an ultimate contributor to household poverty, which is regarded as a setback to Uganda’s...

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.

Agriculture & Environment3 years ago

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 & Environment3 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...