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@NARO_MUZARDI is proud to partner with Church of Uganda to advance tree planting for #climateresilience & #environmental restoration. Together, we enhance a greener Uganda. @narouganda @NARO_NaCRRI @nemaug @DamalieMagala @ChurchofUganda_

@narouganda, through @NAFORRI_UG and @NARO_MUZARDI, is partnering with Jojo Farm to empower #HassAvocado farmers by bridging the #KnowledgeGap through the development of targeted IEC materials. 🌱📘 Strengthening #Publicprivatepartnership

@NARO_MUZARDI @narouganda @NAFORRI_UG @fredkalanzi @hmulindwa09 Here are some IECs for reference: 1. Avocado Pests and Disease         Mnangement - naroinfohub.naro.go.ug/ViewPDF?id=103… 2. Commercial Avocado Varieties - naroinfohub.naro.go.ug/ViewPDF?id=103… 3. Avocado Orchard Establishment and Management - naroinfohub.naro.go.ug/ViewPDF?id=103…

If a plant has needs just like we do, then meeting those needs becomes our responsibility. And perhaps the greatest kindness we can show the earth and ourselves is to plant, nurture, and protect the trees that quietly fight for our survival every day. #40MillionTreesAnnually.

COCOA: When setting up a new cocoa farm, intercrop the cocoa with food crops: banana, cassava, yam, beans, soya bean, groundnuts, maize to provide initial shade for newly planted cocoa seedlings. These also serve as a source of food and income. #CoCoDevProject #CocoaIsTheNewGold

EXCELSA — Uganda’s Wild Coffee Uganda has long relied on two coffee species: Arabica & Robusta. But from the Zoka Central Forest Reserve comes a third, Excelsa. Now under research at the NARO Kamenyamigo Sub-station in partnership with Makerere University @MakCAES, @ugwildlife & @kyagalanyicoffe this indigenous coffee could reshape the future of production. Why it matters 👇 ☑️ Highly tolerant to climate change ☑️ Fruits throughout the year (multiple harvests) ☑️ Strong economic potential for farmers 📊 Yield potential • 1 tree ≈ 5 kg/season • 2 seasons/year → 10 kg/tree • 225 trees/acre → ~2,250 kg/year

COCOA: DID YOU KNOW? Cocoa is a strategic commodity in🇺🇬 National Development Plan. 2026 cocoa production in 🇺🇬 is projected at 45,000 metric tons, up from 39,000. Three main types of cocoa are grown in Africa: Criollo, Forastero & Trinitario.

Macadamia: A High-Value Industrial Crop Let’s consider the conservative economics of macadamia production: 1 acre ≈ 100 trees 1 tree ≈ 150 kg per year 1 kg ≈ UGX 3,500 Estimated annual return: 100 trees × 150 kg × UGX 3,500 = UGX 52,500,000 per acre NARO visited @amafhfarms in Mityana, one of Uganda’s leading macadamia producers. The farm has developed over 10 value-added macadamia products, demonstrating the strong industrial and commercial potential of this crop.

🌱Growing #Resilience in #Isingiro! The NARO #Legumes Program brought the #bean value chain together for lively field days, showcasing #climatesmart bean varieties alongside local ones. Discussions were on Innovative planting, mgt practices, fertilizer use & beans as a business.

Some “omuntu wa wansi” still wonder what NARO does. Today, through the Breeders’ Royalties Awards, we take the opportunity to showcase NARO’s tangible impact on the lives of Ugandans. NARO develops improved seed varieties and agricultural technologies, which are then licensed to seed multiplication companies and plant breeders. These partners multiply and distribute the seeds, ensuring farmers across the country can access high-quality, improved varieties. So, the next time you purchase improved seed, remember—it is the result of years of dedicated research and hard work by NARO scientists. Today @NARO_NaCRRI , we proudly recognise and reward our scientists for the royalties earned from their innovations—a testament to their dedication, ingenuity, and lasting contribution to transforming Uganda’s agriculture. @GovUganda @FrankTumwebazek @MAAIF_Uganda @URSBHQ

Women contribute over 70% of Agricultural production in Uganda—protecting them is protecting our food security. Uganda joins the rest of the world in marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. #EndGBV @FrankTumwebazek @unwomenuganda @KagutaMuseveni @JanetMuseveni #NAROForEquality #16DaysOfActivismUG

Our Director of Research, @JohnAdriko1 met with staff today to brief them on what has been happenig in the Kifu Central Forest Reserve over the past few weeks. It was a conversation which involved sharing the extent of damage in the forest nd how we should plan to move forward

At NARO, we greatly appreciate the continued support from the World Bank . Today, the @WorldBankAfrica Regional Director visited our facilities and received a guided tour showcasing our ongoing research and innovations. In his remarks, he noted: “For the anti-tick vaccine, as an economist, I’ve paid close attention to the numbers—and they are impressive. Uganda loses about USD 1 billion annually due to tick-borne diseases. This facility has the capacity to produce 60 million doses per month, and each dose will cost farmers just USD 1. This is truly remarkable.”

Join us LIVE as @NARO_NaCRRI celebrates 75 years of agricultural research excellence! 🎉🌱 Tune in here: rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2

Big news! @narouganda, through @NaCRRI_Uganda, has signed an MoU for a new SATREPS project with support from @JicaUganda The agreement was signed by @NARO_DG and Mr. Anasuma Shuichi, marking a new chapter in #Uganda- #Japan agri-research collaboration!

🌱 Coffee fuels livelihoods in Bunyoro! At today’s #FarmClinic at NARO Bulindi, farmers sharpened their skills with best practices in pruning, mulching, stumping and water conservation, all aimed at improving coffee yields and quality. ☕️ 📈 @PKalunda 📸 @bob_abor

Well stated @NileChocolates! Uganda's cocoa exports raked in sh254bn by February 2025, more than doubling 2024 earnings. This surge is driven by the adoption of innovations such as new cocoa fermenting box, which enhance quality& efficiency for women and people with disabilities.