Key players in the development of the Hass avocado value chain in Uganda met in Kampala to deliberate on how to strengthen the infant sector with emphasis on increasing production, regulation, standards and access to market for the high value crop. The meeting which was organised by the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), the lead […]
As part of the preparation for the upcoming planting season that is expected to begin in March 2024, the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) working with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and technical staff from the District Local Governments has conducted an inspection and verification exercise for planting materials (seed […]
The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has joined forces with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda to strengthen agriculture value chains through increased private sector investment in the sector with a focus on capacity building, agribusiness and agri financing. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by two agencies at NAADS Secretariat, the partnership will […]
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 […]
