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Ukama Ustawi’s Learning Alliance launches a 2-day knowledge-sharing event in Kasese, Uganda, uniting farmers and experts to discuss ways to combat Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD). It is a demand-led, collaborative knowledge-sharing network established in East and Southern Africa

The study tour kicks off in 🇺🇬 led by IITA, MAAIF 🇺🇬, National Banana Research Program - NARO, PlantVillage, and ASARECA to empower smallholder farmers with critical knowledge about Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV), a devastating virus threatening banana crops. This initiative focuses on

Tune in today to Kasese Guide Radio 100.5 FM or join through live stream live.kaseseguideradio.com (At 6:00pm to 7:00pm EAT) to join the conversation on #BananaBunchyTopDisease, a major threat to banana crops causing up to 100% losses. #BBTD #BananaFarmers #RadioTalkShow.

We are live on Kasese Guide Radio 100.5 FM stream live at live.kaseseguideradio.com for an important discussion on #BananaBunchyTopDisease. Learn how this threat can cause up to 100% crop loss! Don’t miss out! #BBTD #BananaFarmers #RadioTalkShow IITA Uganda, IITA,

#IITA_Uganda TEAM BUILDING IS IN FULL SWING! We're having an amazing time, filled with laughter, excitement, and camaraderie! The team is bonding, memories are being made, and everyone is having a blast! #AchievingTogether #IITA_UgandaFamily #OguzuluBeach #HappeningNow

EXCITING DAY at #IITA_UGANDA! Our DG visited today and toured our state-of-the-art facilities, including 3 labs, Screen houses, solar system and our innovative Tunnel System for Cassava multiplication! He was impressed by our team's dedication to improving #FoodSecurity in Africa

Revolutionizing #CassavaBreeding at #IITA_Uganda! We're boosting stem multiplication with innovative protocols, tunnel systems & Kitovu Jani SAH tech! We partner with @CIAT, @DSMZ, & @TARI to drive #AgriculturalInnovation! for a resilient food future! #DGVisitsIITA_Uganda

Honored to host our DG at #IITA_Uganda! he visited our Pathology Lab, where scientists are revolutionizing banana breeding! We're developing high-throughput technologies to speed up phenotyping & using digital data collection tools to eliminate subjectivity! #BananaBreeding

Inside #IITA_Uganda's Tissue Culture Lab, scientists are busy multiplying clean banana plants for research! They also use embryo culture to "rescue" banana embryos that struggle to grow naturally, giving them a 2nd chance! #AgriculturalInnovation #BananaBreeding #EmbryoCulture

Cracking the genetic code of banana traits! #IITA_Uganda's Molecular Lab drives breeding efficiency through genotyping, trait discovery, genomic selection & molecular QA/QC or quality control. Proud to innovate agriculture in Eastern Africa! #MolecularBreeding #PlantBreeding

We are starting the year on an exciting note! 🎊🥳😀 Our Director General Dr Simeon Ehui visited IITA Uganda in Sedusu today! He toured the state-of-the-art facilities, including the molecular lab, pathology lab, tissue culture lab, screen houses, solar system, and the

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Research breakthrough in Uganda!🎊🎊🎊 IITA Uganda & NARO Uganda release NARITA 17 (NAROBAN6), a game-changing Matooke #banana variety in #Uganda! High-yielding, disease-resistant & delicious! . #NARITA17 #NAROBAN6 #BananaRevolution #NARO #IITAMandateCrops

Did you know bananas cover 38% of Uganda's arable land, but diseases & pests cause up to 50% yield loss? Our partnership with NARO Uganda led to the development of #NARITA17, with a 243% yield increase over traditional varieties! Plus, it blends well with local bananas!

Meet #NARITA17/NAROBan6! A high-yielding banana variety resistant to Fusarium wilt, black sigatoka, nematodes & tolerant to banana weevils! Thanks to IITA & NARO Uganda's partnership! Next is to engage seed multipliers to make seeds accessible to farmers, boosting #FoodSecurity

Our 30-yr partnership with NARO Uganda has yielded 27 cooking matooke hybrids, including #NARITA17/NAROBan6! "IITA provided resistant germplasm, bred with local varieties, to develop this game-changing banana variety!" - Dr. Batte Michael, IITA Breeder #BananaResearch

🎉🌟Huge congrats to Swennen Rony 🌟🎉 Ranked by Research.com #412 globally & #8 in Belgium in #PlantScience & #Agronomy! 🌟 #2 at IITA 🌟Recipient of the 2025 Plant Science & Agronomy Leader Award! 🌟Dedication meets excellence! 👏 #ResearchExcellence #IITA

🎉👏Double Celebration for IITA Uganda🌟Dr. George Mahuku ranked by Research.com - D-Index: 38 - Citations: 4,640 - Publications: 94 Global Rank: 2668 National Rank (Uganda): 168 Kudos, Dr. George Mahuku ! You inspire us all! 🌟 #ResearchExcellence #ScientistSpotlight

Agricultural experts have intensified efforts to combat aflatoxin contamination, a growing threat to human health and the marketability of Ugandan produce. Catherine Nakato #NBSAt430 #NBSUpdates

According to George Muhuku, Senior Plant Pathologist for East, Central, and Southern Africa at the IITA, the institute is developing on-farm interventions such as detection gauges and biocontrol methods to help farmers manage aflatoxin outbreaks. #NBSAt430