Mbarara Zonal Agric Research and Devt Institute

The National Dairy Centre of Excellence (NDCoE) at Mbarara ZARDI is inviting you to a talk Register in advance for this meeting: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.

The farmers are learning how Probiotics can be harnessed to improve feed efficiency and reduce their overall expenditure thus increasing Profitability. This is pivotal in transiting from Subsistence into Commercial farming.

The sensitization is part of the validation exercise for the Pig Husbandry Trainer's manual that was developed under the a CGS Project studying the Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex.

*Mbarara ZARDI team with the Kabarole District Local Government in Kiko Town Council Kabarole training Pig Farmers on the Biosecurity, Husbandry, Record Keeping and role of Probiotics in improving the performance of Piggery enterprises.

National Dairy Center of Excellence(NDCoE) . Livestock plan completed .1000 cattle vaccinated with Anti tick Vaccine .Laboratory masterplan drafted .1 MOU for embryo transfer signed . Structural designs for NDCoE drafted #100daysofnewmanagement 5/5

Under Livestock Research . Elite herd stabilised, 9 calves added .10paddocks cleared . Dairy business plan drafted . Pig herd increased from 27 to 67 . Goat herd increased from 132 to 173 . Adaptational ration for dairy herd formulated .2manuscripts #100daysofnewmanagement 4/5

As we celebrate 100days of new management, we share the achievements made along the way and look forward to more achievements #100daysofnewmanagement 1/5

We’ve concluded our inception meeting on black soldier fly as an alternative fish feed, held @NaroBugizardi. Next steps: characterize agro-products for substrate development and formulate nutrient-optimized substrate ratios. @kasozinasser,@BulindiZ,@nafirri,@NaroKawanda

The project will use Naro made probiotics to improve feed systems cattle and reduce green house emissions in the dairy subsector

Launch of a partnership project between RIPA and Naro - MBAZARDI under the Climate Smart Project

Dear @pmukasaofficial, great job! These KR (Kituza Robusta) coffee varieties are fast-maturing; flowering within 1 year (12 months) of planting. With good management practices, the first harvest is usually realized between 15 to 20 months. The KR coffee varieties are Coffee Wilt Disease (CWD) resistant, high-yielding, and can remain productive for up to 40 years. #Buy coffee seedlings from nursery operators certified by @CoffeeUganda #CoffeeResearchInnovations #EmwanyiTelimba #TheGoldenBean

Young minds, bright futures 🌱🐟☕🍌 Equipping young learners with skills in fish farming, coffee–banana intercrop, and general farming practices to inspire the next agripreneurs. #Agriculture #YouthInFarming @NARO_NaCRRI @hmulindwa09 @MAAIF_Uganda

Taking the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Secrecy, as required by law, marks a significant milestone for our new team members. We warmly welcome our newly recruited staff to the NARO family as they embark on this journey of service and excellence. Special appreciation to Her Worship Stella Maris Amabilis, Chief Magistrate Entebbe, for presiding over the ceremony at NARO ARDC Kajjansi. @JudiciaryUG @mopsuganda

Watch: Scientists at the Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (@mbazardi) are studying the Jianzhou big-eared goat, a Chinese breed introduced through the FAO–China South–South Cooperation (SSC) Project. Andrew Wange Bugyenyi, Senior Research Officer and Program Leader for the Animal Resources Research Program at @mbazardi, says the goats show strong potential to boost meat production. The team plans to crossbreed them with local breeds to increase herd numbers and improve productivity. #NTVNews 📷 Cosline Nakahiira

Today, the joint #SSC review mission visited @mbazardi, the host for livestock technology transfer including the Guangzhou Big-Ear Goat breeding program. Through tech transfer & #innovation, the project is building resilient livelihoods for Ugandan farmers.

@SethRutah here they are

The Institute received six goats in October 2025 under the South to South cooperation. The goats which have since doubled in number are known for a fast growth rate, gaining a kilo in weight every five days

Mbarara ZARDI today hosted a team from @FAOUganda and @MAAIF_Uganda discussing the progress, sustainability and role out plan for the Chinese big eared goats.