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*****Funded by DANIDA, Agroforestry for People, Ecosystems and Climate Change (AfPEC), a five-year project (March 2024-April 2029) focusing on Mt. Elgon Highlands in Eastern Uganda aims to foster to use agroforestry to prevent climate change and loss of biodiversity in the region. The project will focus on four districts namely: Mbale, Bududa, Bulambuli, and Kapchorwa. […]
Overview Agriculture has long been the backbone of Uganda’s economy, and the agro-processing industry plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, job creation, and export earnings. Agro-processing is a key component of Uganda’s manufacturing sector accounting for almost 70% of total manufacturing output while manufacturing itself has accounted for approximately 8% of GDP over […]
Introduction On 4th August 2023, Makerere University School of Food Technology, Nutrition, and Bioengineering held a graduation ceremony for the 2nd cohort of trainees under the project; “Empowerment of the Agro-Processing Industry to meet the Quantity and Quality Standards for the Local and Export Market; a Programme for Enhancing the Practical Skills of Students in […]
The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), Morocco in partnership with Makerere University College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Ankole Coffee Producers Co-operative Union Limited – ACPCU Ltd, NARO Uganda, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Morocco, Producers Direct, and the Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST) plan to implement a project titled – “Green […]
Sweet potato is an important root crop in East African countries. In some communities, it is a vital staple crop. The crop plays a significant role in the farming and food systems in East African countries and has a number of health benefits.  The Vitamin A orange-fleshed cultivars are important in alleviating Vitamin A deficiency […]
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