The following practice is very important for farmers and extension workers in understanding the most serious insect pests affecting sweet potato in sub-saharan Africa and the extent of damage they can cause and their management. It provides background information on different pests such as sweet potato weevils, sweet potato butterflies,...

Tomatoes are widely grown and used in Eastern Africa. During the peak season most farmers sell their tomatoes at throw‑away prices and substantial quantities go to waste because they are highly perishable. To avoid this, farmers can process tomatoes into various products for storage and use at home or as...

The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) aims to increase the contribution of research to the sustainability of agricultural productivity, economic growth, food security and the eradication of poverty, through the development and dissemination of technologies, knowledge and information. Maize is one of the main crops in Uganda. Therefore, it is...

The following technology describes the most common corn pests and their characteristics. The technology is provided by Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO).

This technology describes a combination of good practices for soil and water conservation that were introduced to coffee farmers in the central cattle corridor of Uganda. Its aim is to enhance their resilience to dry spells, pests and diseases, as part of the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) project on...

This video shows how small scale farmers can produce biogas at home. It explains the steps taken in the production of biogas and also highlights the benefits of biogas production. To learn more about our work on promoting organic agriculture, please visit: https://organic.esaffuganda.org/

In this video, a small scale farmer shows organic methods of pest control. He illustrates how organic pesticides are made using urine and different wild plants around his home. 

In this video, a small scale farmer illustrates how to make organic fertilizer using plants, ash and urine. This fertilizer can also act as a pesticide for crops like bananas.

Planning and policy-making for the development of the post-harvest fisheries sector have been hampered by the lack of practical tools to understand post-harvest fish losses. The Informal Fish Loss Assessment Method (IFLAM) is a practical, flexible way to quickly generate qualitative and indicative quantitative data on post-harvest fish losses. This...

Paul Kabwama, a small scale farmer from Mukono district explains to us how to produce liquid manure using animal droppings, ash, urine and other wild plants. He preserves this manure for 14 days before applying to his crops. To learn more about our work on promoting organic agriculture, please visit:...

The ability to capture, log and organise information is essential to the efficient management and control of food production factories. It is of particular importance in demonstrating control of food safety systems. Although initially developed for use in export fish processing factories in Uganda, the technology can be used by...

Soybean brings nitrogen from the air into the soil as a free source of urea. You can obtain a good maize yield after harvesting soybean with less inorganic fertilizer application due to soil improvement. Growing soybean before maize reduces Striga infestation in maize. The practice demonstrates how to plant and...

The following provides an overview on how to plant, fertilize, manage and control pests for a series of vegetable varieties. These include amaranthus, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, broccoli, eggplant, cucumber, kale, leek, lettuce, okra, onion, sweet pepper, pumpkin, Swiss chard, tomato and watermelon.

Water and food security of agro-pastoral communities in the area are under threat. Flash floods, erratic rainfall, and an ongoing battle with crop pests have made steady and healthy crop growth difficult. As a result, food shortages are causing acute malnutrition, and conflicts regularly arise amongst neighbouring communities fighting for...

Using the story of a beekeeper in South Western Uganda, who started with three traditional bee hives ten years ago and now has more than 100 hives of different types, this brochure introduces to the advantages and the basic techniques of beekeeping and honey processing. It gives an overview of...

Sweet potato is a popular food in many parts of Eastern Africa. It is drought tolerant, hardy and can grow in marginal areas, thus contributing to improved food security. The young leaves and vines can be consumed as vegetables or fed to livestock. In some communities in Eastern Africa, sweet...

The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) aims to enhance the contribution of agricultural research to sustainable agricultural productivity, economic growth, food security and poverty eradication. It aims to do this through the generation and dissemination of appropriate technologies, knowledge and information. The following technology promotes good practices for cotton culture...

Fishponds are not just a hole in the ground containing water. They are unnatural water environments that farmers must manage in order to produce profitable fish harvests. Ponds should provide a good environment for fish to live in, all requirements for fish to live a healthy life, grow well and...

This practice gives details on how to set up a tilapia fish farm, and recommendations for fish harvesting and storage. Fish are popular sources of protein and white-meat in many parts of Eastern Africa. However, the gap between supply and demand for fish is widening. Almost all natural fish stocks...

The fishponds are not just a hole in the ground containing water. They are unnatural water environments that farmers must manage in order to produce profitable fish harvests. Ponds should provide a good environment for fish to live in, all requirements for fish to live a healthy life, grow well...