By KGR Reporter,
President Museveni has lauded the vital role of scientific research in transforming agriculture into a catalyst for socio-economic development.
Speaking at the African Union’s extraordinary summit for Heads of State and Government at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort in Kampala, the President credited agricultural innovations for driving Uganda’s progress towards modern, commercial farming.
The summit, convened to draft a new 10-year Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) strategy for 2026–2035, brought together African leaders and stakeholders to discuss enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Museveni commended Uganda’s scientists for developing advanced seed varieties with higher yields and greater resilience to diseases and drought, laying a strong foundation for modernizing agriculture.
Museveni urged for the removal of the nontariff barriers the African Continental Free Trade Area to stimulate trade and provide financial support throughout the agricultural value chain. Museveni speaking..
For over three decades, Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has spearheaded innovation, introducing more than 1,000 technologies and practices to enhance productivity and resilience. END.