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...
In order to strategize and plan better, the Principal, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Dr Gorettie N. Nabanoga on 4th – 7th April 2022 visited various units...
The Danish Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Nicolaj H Petersen on 31st March 2022 commissioned the new CURAD Incubation Hub at the Namanve Business Park. The event was witnessed by...
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, edible insect value...
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. However, the value...
Food insecurity and malnutrition are on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The slow progress towards food security is partly attributed to demographic pressure, soil quality deterioration, and climate...