Earlier today, Dr. Kassim Sadik, Deputy Director General in charge of Agricultural Technology Promotion, represented NARO at the launch of the Agricultural Industrialization Pavilion at the UMA Trade Show grounds in Kampala.
The event was presided over by Hajjat Fatuma Grace Kazigati, representing Agriculture Minister Hon. Frank Tumwebaze.
Discussions focused on supporting industrialists in the agriculture sector while ensuring benefits for farmers and other stakeholders along the value chain.
NARO is showcasing technologies designed for high yields, pest and disease resistance, fast maturity, enhanced nutrient value, and value addition machinery.
Visit our stall in the agriculture section!
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Today, the NARO management team appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, to defend the institution’s Budget Framework Paper for FY 2024/2025. Here's a glimpse of our remarkable achievements and future endeavors discussed:
🛶🪫In Africa, fisheries are often male-dominated, resulting in unequal opportunities, knowledge, and influence for women.
💖 Join us with @unwfo and @Awfishnet_news in recognizing and supporting the incredible contributions of women in the fish trade and processing industry.
About 95% of our food comes from soils.
But 33% of our soils are degraded, & nutrient imbalance is one of the leading causes.
Improving soil nutrient balance is an effective way to help ensure safe, nutritious food for all.
#Soils4Nutrition