Dr. Charles Aben, the Crop Development Officer at NAADS hands over sunflower seed to beneficiary farmers in Lira district. Following the onset of rains in most parts of the country, Government through NAADS has commenced the distribution of oil seeds specifically sunflower seed to farmers in Northern Uganda. This is part of the intervention for […]
Following the onset of rains in most parts of Uganda, the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has commenced distribution of macadamia and hass avocado planting materials to farmers in a bid to scale up the production of the two high value crops. Government of Uganda through NAADS is promoting the production of Hass Avocado and […]
In a bid to promote value addition in the dairy industry, Government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries commissioned and officially handed over dairy processing and milk cooling facilities to livestock and dairy farmers’ cooperatives in the 5 districts of Kyankwanzi, Kiruhura, Kazo, Bushenyi and Kabale. The facilities include 2 mini dairy […]
Government through the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has distributed planting materials worth sh.4bn for macadamia and Hass avocado to farmers across the country following the start of the rainy season. Currently, macadamia and Hass avocado are some of the Uganda’s emerging non-traditional cash crops with enormous potential to contribute not only to the growth […]
Government through the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has distributed planting materials worth sh.4bn for macadamia and Hass avocado to farmers across the country following the start of the rainy season. Currently, macadamia and Hass avocado are some of the Uganda’s emerging non-traditional cash crops with enormous potential to contribute not only to the growth […]
Hundreds of farmers were trained in macadamia and Hass avocado seedlings as farmers prepare for the next planting season that is set to begin in March 2023. The training took place during the 7th edition of the Harvest Money Expo 2023 that took place from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February 2023 at Kololo Independence […]
Stakeholders in the promotion of Hass avocado and macadamia met in Kyenjojo district to reflect and strategize on how to promote the two high value crops. The review and planning meeting that took place at Njojo Farm in Kyenjojo district was attended by Ministers, Members of Parliament, leaders from District Local Government in Rwenzori region […]
The Executive Director of the National Agriculture Advisory Services (NAADS) Dr. Samuel Mugasi has urged the members of the media fraternity to support government in spreading the message of embracing farming as a business especially among the youth. While addressing editors and reporters from different media houses in Kampala during a sensitization meeting on NAADS […]
The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has noted with concern the fake job advert circulating on various social media platforms suggesting that NAADS is filling in a number of positions at the sub-county level. The unscrupulous individuals behind this fake advert are soliciting money from unsuspecting Ugandans promising them jobs at NAADS secretariat. NAADS secretariat […]
Farmers from Lango and Acholi sub-regions have applauded the Government for the support extended to them to increase the production of oil crops in the region. This financial year 2022/2023, the Government of Uganda released UGX 9bn to the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) to promote the production of oil crops specifically sunflower and soya […]
