NaCRRI Updates

File photo: Adult beetle eating a bean leaf By Winnie Nanteza & Joel Ssendi Bean leaf beetles are a major pest of the common bean in Africa, attacking the roots, leaves, floral parts, and young pods thus reducing grain yields by over 50%. In Uganda, there are no comprehensive prescribed management strategies for this pest,Continue reading "New study bursts myth on supposed Bean Leaf Beetle control method in Uganda"

A. Akwero , M. H. Otim    M. Ochwo-Ssemakula    T. L. Odong   and J. Lamo 2022. Host Plant Reaction to Rice Yellow Mottle Virus and Allelic Diversity of RYMV1 Gene in Rice Cultivars in Uganda. Journal of Agricultural Extension 14:6 (2022).Ano CU, Ochwo-Ssemakula M, Ibanda A, Ozimati A, Gibson P, Onyeka J, Njoku D, Egesi C and Kawuki RS (2021). CassavaContinue reading "Recent Publications from NaCRRI"

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Give cassava a seat on the high-table ! Full Story here: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/give-cassava-a-seat-on-the-high-table-381036

A group photo of the visitors On 1st July, 2022, a delegation of communicators from the Government Citizen Interaction Centre (GCIC) visited NaCRRI to initiate efforts towards bridging the communication gap between NARO and the public. The team was at NaCRRI to engage and understand research and technologies done at the Institute and its benefitsContinue reading "NaCRRI & GCIC in drive to increase public awareness of improved technologies"

Mr. Tatsuo Fujita In May this year, Mr. Tatsuo Fujita started tenure as the new Chief Advisor of the Promotion of Rice Development Project (PRiDe II). Mr. Fujita who replaced Dr. Jiro Nozaka who has led PRiDe for 3 years. During his term April 2019 – May 2022, he has overseen expansion of the MusomesaContinue reading "PRiDe II Rice Project gets new team leader"

NaCRRI file photo NaCRRI scientists are part of a consortium that published a new study in the CABI Agriculture and Bioscience journal highlighting that pests, diseases, and drought, are the main challenges to pumpkin and watermelon production in Uganda. The study presents a range of recommendations for pumpkin and watermelon farmers to increase yields andContinue reading "New research reveals key constraints to pumpkin and watermelon production in Uganda"

Dr. Titus Alicai during his presentation on status of genetically modified virus-resistant cassava at the Forum Agricultural biotechnology scientists who participated in the 2022 Annual National Biosafety Forum (ANBF2022) expressed their frustration for developing and shelving innovative genetically modified crop technologies with immense promise to address critical challenges currently affecting  farmers. Deliberations at the eventContinue reading "Scientists decry lack of law to release innovative GMO crops to benefit Ugandans"

The team during a tour of farmers fields in Tororo District The management of NextGen project funded by  Bill & Melinda Gates (BMGF) visited NARO from May 30th – June 2nd, 2022 to discuss progress of the project and its future after the end of the phase in March 2023. The team comprised Senior ProgramContinue reading "NextGeneration Cassava Project leadership visit NARO"

Sensitization of Village Health Teams on Kawomera porridge made out of beans rich in iron and zinc Beans rich in iron and zinc are giving a new lifeline to vulnerable people in Karamoja amidst the prolonged drought and famine in the sub-region. The NaCRRI Legumes Program through the Future Uganda Agricultural Research Activity are partContinue reading "Promoting nutritious biofortified beans in Karamoja sub-region to curb malnutrition and food insecurity"