Choco K Betsy

Administrative Assistant @FAOUganda.
Views are mine!

[Nungua Cardi B 💕 @ellyserwaaa]

The whole of Africa on Thursday for Mexico vs South Africa 😂😂

[Sean .J. Mwesigwa @sean_mwesigwa]

Let's GO!!!
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves; a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” - Eccl.: 4:12

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Safeguarding biosafety & biosecurity 🥼🐄

This week, we’re in #Moroto, with @MAAIF_Uganda, training lab technicians & surveillance focal persons from #Karamoja on animal sample management best practices.

The training is supported by the @EU_Partnerships funded #PLACE program.

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Strengthening pest🐛 surveillance is key to protecting Uganda’s agriculture.

@FAO and @ippcnews are building Uganda's capacity in digital pest monitoring to enhance preparedness and response.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/7CpXnRio70

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Did you miss the national #WorldFoodDay2025 celebrations in Fort Portal?

We’ve got you covered!

As we wrap up the week, relive the moments that brought together farmers, youth & partners under the theme: Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future.

#FAO80

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Livelihoods in #Karamoja are anchored on livestock production 🐄

Together with @MAAIF_Uganda, we're investigating #FMD outbreak & sensitizing farmers on control strategies in #Kaabong.

Initiative supported by @EU_Partnerships funded #PLACE program.

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

@FAOEastAfrica @jumuiya @FAOAfrica @FAOKenya @FAORwanda @FAOSouthSudan @FAOTanzania @mtic_uganda @UNBSug @KEBS_ke The two-day meeting is part of a wider food #safety #standards project, which aims to bolster food safety regulatory systems and promote the competitiveness of Micro and Small enterprises (MSMEs) in East Africa. This initiative is jointly funded by @FAO & @AfDB_Group

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

#HappeningNow: @FAOEastAfrica has convened a meeting of experts from @jumuiya partner states of #Kenya, #Rwanda, #SouthSudan, #Tanzania & #Uganda in Entebbe, to discuss stronger inclusive food safety standards for better agribusiness prospects & public health in the bloc.

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Uganda will join the world on 16 Oct to mark the 45th #WorldFoodDay in Kabarole.
Theme: Hand in Hand for Better Foods & a Better Future.
Hon. @FrankTumwebazek at the launch said earlier today that is a call to transform our food systems & tackle hunger. @MAAIF_Uganda @narouganda

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Radio remains an important media channel for rural communities in Uganda.

@FAO is training Dimitra Clubs in #Amolatar on building partnerships with local radio stations to advance community #action.

The clubs will feed radio stations with #content on community initiatives.

[Nexus Earth Care Africa @nexusearthcare]

The goats were procured under the FAO–China–Uganda South-South Cooperation programme.
They'll now join breeding, research & multiplication programmes via NARO & NAGRC&DB to benefit local farmers.
“These goats suit Uganda’s climate,” said FAO’s Yergalem Beraki.

@FAO

[Nexus Earth Care Africa @nexusearthcare]

.@FAO has officially handed over 9 Jianzhou Big-Eared Goats (3 males, 6 females) to Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture (@MAAIF_Uganda) at a ceremony in Entebbe to help grassroots farmers.

The goats, from China, arrived in July & completed quarantine at NAGRC&DB.

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

What next?

The Jianzhou Big-Eared Goats will be incorporated into breeding, research and multiplication programmes of @narouganda and @NAGRC_DB, eventually trickling down to grassroots farmers.

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

What is special about Jianzhou Big-Eared Goat?

The Jianzhou Big-Eared Goat is a product of crossing Nubian goats with local Jianyang goats in China.

It has the following qualities ⬇️

1⃣High meat quality
2⃣High fertility rate
3⃣Fast growth rates.
4⃣Strong disease resistance.

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Clean bill of health for Uganda’s newest goats 🐐

After a period of monitoring, @FAO has today officially handed over 9 Jianzhou Big-Eared Goats to @MAAIF_Uganda.

The goats, flown into the country in early July, were procured under the @FAO – China – Uganda Cooperation.

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Today, we join @GovUganda to mark #YouthDay, themed Youth Advancing Socio-Economic Transformation through Technology & Partnership.

Graced by H.E. @KagutaMuseveni, the event calls for greater investment in youth skills, innovation & partnerships to advance #SDGs

#IYD2025Ug

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Crop health is vital 4 resilient livelihoods.

🎥Watch how, under the #PROACT project, @FAO in partnership with @MAAIF_Uganda, introduced plant clinics in Karamoja to help farmers fight pests, protect crops & adapt to climate shocks

👏@EUinUG for the💰

👉https://t.co/JFTFsDbmbt

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Transboundary animal diseases like #FMD, #PPR continue to blight #livestock productivity in #Karamoja.

With @EUinUG's support, together with @MAAIF_Uganda & Karamoja's 9 #DLGs, we're testing for these diseases to evaluate the level of burden. Findings to inform interventions.

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

Sorghum is a mainstay food crop for communities in #Teso sub-region.

Under the @FAO - #China South-South Cooperation, in partnership with @MAAIF_Uganda, we’re in #Katakwi, training farmers on new sorghum #varieties & cultivation #techniques to boost productivity.

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

📌📌📌📌

📙 Launch of the report The State of #FoodSecurity and Nutrition in the World 2025.

🗓️ 28 July 2024
🕘 17:30–19:00 CEST

Live webcast ➡️ https://t.co/caB0gTz1RE…

#SOFI2025