The European Union through its Programme known as “Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture”- DESIRA is supporting a consortium of 8 International and National research organisations which include:-...
The Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in Leadership and Training Programme Makerere University in collaboration with Michigan Fellows Agribusiness Initiative (MFAI) on 5th May 2022 held a workshop to deliberate...
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 food systems and...
The Grants Administration and Management Support Unit (GAMSU) was established by Makerere University Council through the Makerere University Grants Administration and Management Policy on 17th December 2020. GAMSU is...
OPTIBOV: Genetic Characterization of Cattle Populations for Optimal Performance in Africa Eco Systems A large variety of local indigenous and commercial cattle breeds has been produced as a result...
Makerere University Chancellor, Prof. Ezra Suruma appointed Dr Yazidhi Bamutaze Deputy Principal, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) effective 1st April 2022. Dr Bamutaze who is an Associate...
Smallholder farmers in Mbale City have for long grappled with poor methods of farming, limited markets for their produce, poor preservation methods, prolonged drought, poor quality of seeds, pests...
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 commissioned a Vitamin...
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 in the farming...
Globally, economies and societal sectors have been negatively affected by COVID-19 pandemic and its associated containment measures. In Uganda, lockdowns were put in place especially in Kampala as a...