New Banana Varieties Resistant to Pests and Diseases National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-09-06 | Banana breeders at National Banana Research Program in Kawanda are in advanced stages of releasing new banana varieties that mirror more than 95% characteristics of the local/indigenous varieties.These varieties will improve food security and also change public perception of local research. Since 2010, NARO has released seven Banana varieties that are pest and diseases resistant.
Treasure from banana stems - NARO Research scientists extract biodegradable braids National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2023-12-13 | ...
I Have Earned Over Shs 2M from Banana Suckers - James Ocan, Paicho Sub County, Gulu District National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2023-12-05 | James Ocan, a small-scale farmer from Paicho, in Gulu district, has benefited from NARO's training in Banana production and is reaping big from selling banana suckers and plantlets to farmers.I only one year, he has earned over Shs 2 Million from banana suckers.And he has been chosen and trained by NARO to be a banana seed supplier in the region.
Patrick Olobo, a Farmer in Lira District Gets Bumper Harvests from NARO Improved Bananas National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2023-10-23 | Patrick Olobo, a farmer in Ayach Village, Lira District is reaping big harvests from some of the improved banana varieties that were introduced to him by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO).
David Lukungu, farmer in Gulu District Reaps Big from Commercial Banana Farming - NARO National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2023-10-11 | ...
Remarkable Tribute to Former NARL Director Prof. Wilberforce Tushemereirwe National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2023-08-08 | A remarkable tribute to former director of the National Agricultural Research Laboratories (NARL), Prof. Wilberforce Tushemereirwe, who retired after 39 years in active service.The NARL Family organised a heartfelt special sendoff for our esteemed director, by creating a memory lane video that captures the impact TUSH has had on people at a personal and professional level. Every person had a unique story, a cherished memory, a moment of inspiration to share about TUSH.Several messages were written, others video recorded from colleagues he has worked with over the years. His lasting impression will forever be felt at NARL, NARO and Uganda at Large.As Banana Research Program, we wish your a peaceful, healthy and enjoyable retirement Prof. TUSH.
NARO Climate Tolerant Banana Varieties National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2023-04-02 | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) through the Banana Research Programme has released Cooking banana improved varieties whose yield is above 50kgs.These matooke varieties are DROUGHT TOLERANT and are resistant to pests & diseases such as weevils, nematodes and Black Sigatoka.The programme has and is continuing to put in place evaluation fields with host farmers in districts all over the country to promote technologies that enhance the contribution of banana value chains for food security and agro-industrialisation.In Ntungamo district, the goal to deliver drought tolerant varieties to the farming communities is progressing well and some host farmers have already harvested and tested the bananas.NARO therefore calls upon the public and farmers to embrace these improved banana varieties and intensify their banana production and productivity.With these hybrids, a farmer is assured of high yields, resistance to pests and diseases and optimal market potential.
NAROS DROUGHT TOLERANT BANANA VARIETIES - Runyankole Version National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2023-04-02 | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is significant in contributing to productivity acceleration and commercialisation of bananas in the country.Through the National Banana Research Programme, it has and is continuing to put in place evaluation fields with host farmers in districts all over the country to promote technologies that enhance the contribution of banana value chains for food security and agro-industrialisation.In Ntungamo district, the goal to deliver drought tolerant varieties to the farming communities is progressing well and some host farmers have already harvested and tested the bananas.NARO therefore calls upon the public and farmers to embrace these improved banana varieties and intensify their banana production and productivity.With these hybrids, a farmer is assured of high yields, resistance to pests and diseases and optimal market potential.
Documentary: The NARO Hybrid Banana Technologies & Farmer Perspectives National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2023-01-10 | Banana is the main staple food and cash crop for more than 25 million smallholder farmers in Uganda. However, farmers still produce at low levels of less than 30% of the potential levels of production due to increasing pest and disease pressure, reduced soil fertility and water stress conditions, low yielding varieties and changing weather patterns.To reverse the banana productivity decline and increase plantations life cycle, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) through the National Banana Research Program has over the years developed and promoted technologies for enhancing the contribution of banana value chains for food security and agro- industrialisation.NARO has released seven (7) improved banana varieties that have resistance to Black Sigatoka, Nematodes, Weevils and have a high yielding capacity.All these hybrids have been adopted and available in plantations across the country boosting household food security and improving economic incomes of families.
NARO Banana Program Addressing Nutrition Problem National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2022-05-24 | NARO Banana scientists have completed research on Pro-Vitamin A Bananas aimed at addressing the vitamin A deficiency in the country.
NAROs Banana Research Program embraces Agro - Industrialization as its new mode of operation National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-11-01 | Bananas are not just a food crop, they have huge industrial potential if opportunities are well exploited. As a matter of fact, banana as one of the 10 priority national food crops in the NDP III 2020-2025. While the main mandate of National Banana Research Program (NBRP) is to generate and promote technologies for banana depending communities in Uganda targeting the support for food security; the banana program has re-organized its human capacity, resources and partnerships to deliver re-oriented technologies that support the agro- industrialization agenda in line with Uganda’s National DPIII. NARO's Banana research team wants to see the gains in research reach and secure the future of the banana Industry on the world scene.
How to plant a banana tissue culture plantlet National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-09-29 | This video elaborates how to plant a banana tissue culture plantlet.- Select a suitable land best for establishing a banana plantation- Recommended spacing and marking of a planting hole is 3ft wide by 2ft deep.
Omulimi Weesunga Ebitooke Ebipya Ebya NARO National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-09-06 | Bannassayansi bayiiyiiza ebitooke ebirala. Ebitooke bino wattu bigumira ekyeya n'endwadde. Omulimi weesunge ebitooke ebipya.
Biotechnology To Boost Banana Production in Uganda National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-09-06 | Lack of a Biotech policy is hindering agricultural production in Uganda.NARO Banana researchers have tasked Ugandan legislators to pass a biotechnology policy to aid research technology and spur commercial benefits to farmers. Researchers say absence of this policy is blocking investment in the public and private sector.Covid-19 has demonstrated the need for scientific intervention like biotechnology to boost production as compared to human effort.According to NARO researchers Uganda, Uganda has low production of bananas of 10tons/ha/yr compared to some countries producing 120 tons/ha/yr. As a result, the country is losing value of land allocated to those crops, time and labour.Thus, the need for biotechnology to boost agricultural production.#NAROBanana #BananaHybrids #Agriculture
That which doesnt speak should not defeat you - Priver Namanya National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-08-30 | Dr. Priver Namanya, a biotechnologist at the National Agricultural Research Laboratories (NARL) in Kawanda, tells how she drew inspiration from a saying that had been part of her youthful education.“When I was a child, my mother sent me to the cupboard to get sugar and I failed to open it. When I reported that to her, she said, ‘What has the cupboard told you?’” Before Namanya could respond, her mother added: “What does not speak should not defeat you.”This teaching drove her to pioneer a cell-suspension system for regenerating EAHB from a cell, because she resolved that the matooke cell that never spoke was not going to defeat her.Full article: https://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2019/06/science-fact-replaces-fiction-ugandas-national-theatre/
Banana and I Episode 2 (Luganda) National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-08-05 | A farmer drama series that teach about good agronomic practices for small-scale farmers in the highland cropping systems of East Africa where bananas are both a staple food & the economic backbone of farmers and their families.
Banana and I : Episode 1 (Luganda) National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-08-05 | ‘Banana and I’ is a farmer-acted drama series intended to teach farmers good banana agronomic practices.The ultimate aim was to improve the banana agronomy practices for small-scale farmers in the highland cropping systems of East Africa where bananas are both a staple food and the economic backbone of farmers and their families.
How do you remove a male bud from banana plant and its importance? National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-07-26 | Why remove male bud?The male bud is a wasteful nutrient sink because instead of nutrients going to the fingers (fruits), they go into the bud. Therefore, a male bud is removed so that it does not fight for food nutrients with the edible part of the banana plant.Male bud removal can ensure a good bunch weight. It also controls the spread of banana bacterial wilt.#SeedsOfGold #VirtualFarmClinic #FarmClinic2020 #ItCanBe
Banana Agronomy Project Video National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-07-26 | The five-year Banana Agronomy Project titled “Improving scalable banana agronomy for small scale farmers in highland banana cropping systems in East Africa” was successfully implemented from 2016 to 2021 by the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) with its partners supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Importance of Trenching in a banana plantation National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-04-09 | Trenches are very important in a banana garden. Here is Mr. Wilson Okurut, a Senior Technician at NARL Kawanda as he explains the types of trenches and their importance. This was during the 2020 #SeedsOfGold virtual farm clinic on banana training.
Farmer celebrates as she shows off her harvested bananas/matooke in Uganda National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-03-30 | Nakaseke Banana Farmer celebrates the fruits of her labour at the Fertiliser promotion farmers field day in Nakaseke district.
Importance of Tissue Culture Plantlets National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-01-25 | Are you planning to set up a banana plantation and wondering whether to use tissue culture (TC) plantlets or suckers?Naboth Oyesigye explains some benefits of using tissue cultures#bananafarming #sustainableagriculture #agriculture #farmer #farming #bananas #plant #plantlets #Uganda
Importance of Soil Sterilization in Banana Farming National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2021-01-05 | NARO Banana explains the soil Sterilization process. To ensure that the soil used in the banana plantations us free of any pests and diseases, it is always sterilized...
Importance of Applying Organic Manure in a Banana Plantation National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2020-12-07 | Mr Wilson Okurut, NARO Banana Senior Technician explains to farmers the importance of applying Organic manure versus inorganic fertilizers to a banana plantation.This was during the Seeds of Gold Virtual Farm Clinic held at NARL Kawanda on 28th November 2020.
M9 banana hybrid hits urban markets National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2017-06-22 | M9, popularly known as Kiwaangazi the first banana hybrid from NARO was released in 2010. Today, farmers and traders have started making money from it and it is slowly claiming a considerable market share - today estimated at 10% of the banana market share in Uganda
NARO to Engage Farmers on Good Agronomic Practices National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2017-05-07 | ...
NARO New Banana Breed Are Disease Resistant National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2017-04-26 | ...
First multi-location trial of BXW-resistant bananas National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2017-03-02 | ...
GMO Safety National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2015-10-24 | Are GMOs safe for human consumption? Should they be tested and for how long?
Pro vitamin A bananas National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2015-08-11 | These bananas will be rich in pro-vitamin A which the body turns into vitamin A.
Banana farming in northern Uganda National Banana Research Program - Uganda 2015-08-11 | They may have experienced war for over a decade but, the people of northern Uganda are recovering, gaining back their lives and adopting banana farming at an exciting rate.
