We are now moving to the panel discussion section to be moderated by : Arthur Tugume of Makerere University College of Natural Sciences with Dr. Carol N. Ibe of Cambridge Global Challenges Cambridge University & Prof. Justin of @WAVE_RCe UFHB as our panelists Directorate For ICT Support - Makerere University Makerere University News NARO Uganda The American Phytopathological Society APS Office of International Programs

Unfortunately most funding is external, this calls for national and local governments to intentionally budget for R&D, capacity building and infrastructure development

Hello FAO in Africa African Development Bank Group African Union Akinwumi A. Adesina we would love to hear from you on this matter. We are doing our best as Scientists to safeguard our continent from plant diseases. #PlantHealthIsYourHealth #PlantHealth2024 #AfricanDivision2024AnnualMeeting

African Phytopathology Group FAO in Africa African Development Bank Group African Union Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, CON, CGH I was honored to moderate this discussion: Africa's functional plant health and food secure system needs: training & capacity building, infrastructure, robust research-farmer/extension linkages, & early disease detection/warning systems: Makerere University News NARO Uganda MAAIF 🇺🇬

Congratulations Mayowa Aderoju !!

Thank you Dauda Nathaniel for sharing your research with us..

Fantastic new PhD opportunity with Harper Adams University and Niab ctp-sai.org/projects-for-2…

With some of the trainees in the production of biogas from household wastes at Frevasema Ltd. All trainees were excited and ready to embrace biogas as an alternative cheap and clean source of energy for cooking .The project is being implemented with a grant from UNESCO and IDRC

Most nematodes have long, thin bodies, but for root cyst nematodes - the body is ROUND. This paper is about Cactodera xinanensis, a newly described species of root cyst nematode which was found in the roots and rhizosphere of potatoes. #WormWednesday cambridge.org/core/journals/…

Meet Mubiru Enock Joel: Makerere University’s Top Performing Science Student of the Year Details at: cns.mak.ac.ug/index.php/2025…

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Applications for admission to postgraduate programmes: The deadline has been extended to 30th May, 2025 Get details: tinyurl.com/4v3h3xvv

This is so true..in every calamity whether man made or natural..women and girls, the poor suffer bigger losses..the poor often becoming poorer...

The 13th African Potato Association Conference has today kicked off in #Kampala. Food and Agriculture Organization, working together with MAAIF 🇺🇬 and other stakeholders, is reiterating its commitment to the growth of the potato sector for a food-secure future. #APAUG2025 #BetterProduction

He has no aura, no appeal, and uninspiring but he is sober. We need Maraga J Everyone get your ID’s and voter’s cards ready

We have the The American Phytopathological Society President Karen Garrett joining us at our annual meeting. Thank you Madam President #apsafrica #africanphytopath @apsafricandivision

Our outgoing President Dr. Shahasi Y. Athman🇰🇪🇺🇬 says : #apsafrica #africanphytopath #apsafricandivision #planthealth2025

Day 2 of the ongoing PCN diagnostics training is underway at the National Plant Health Diagnostics Laboratories, Namalere – Uganda. Together with partners under STDF project, we are strengthening diagnostic capacity to tackle Potato Cyst Nematodes. FAO in Kenya IITA icipe

Day 3 of PCN Diagnostics Training – Uganda 🇺🇬 Today we dive into the world of microscopy – spotting the difference between cysts and soil debris. It’s all about the details… and a steady hand! Learning by doing = skills for life icipe IITA FAO in Kenya Food and Agriculture Organization Harun M. Murithi