Strengthening sound money management among smallholder farmers in Teso Sub-region

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Strengthening sound money management among smallholder farmers in Teso Sub-region
Description
A one-year Busitema University Research and Innovation Fund project launched in July 2023 (UGX 27.8 million) supporting sound money-management practice among smallholder farmers.

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Lead Researcher
Dr. Ronald Kabbiri

Youth Empowerment in Agrienterpreneurship Programme (YEAP-300)

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Youth Empowerment in Agrienterpreneurship Programme (YEAP-300)
Description
A three-year Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat programme beginning in July 2024, with a reported budget of UGX 3.4 billion, focused on youth agrienterpreneurship.

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Lead Researcher
Assoc. Prof. Michael Masanza

Strengthening the Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Value Chain through an Agro-Science Park at Arapai Campus

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Strengthening the Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Value Chain through an Agro-Science Park at Arapai Campus
Description
A five-year Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat project launched in February 2024, with an initial UGX 300 million grant, strengthening the orange-fleshed sweet potato value chain.

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Lead Researcher
Mr. Geoffrey Turyasingura

Trichos Microbicide and Biofertilizer: From Lab Bench to Field Application

Research Title
Trichos Microbicide and Biofertilizer: From Lab Bench to Field Application
Description
A 2023 Busitema University Research and Innovation Fund project (UGX 100 million; 12 months) advancing a microbicide and biofertilizer toward field application and commercialisation.

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Lead Researcher
Assoc. Prof. James Peter Egonyu

CONFARMED: Multidisciplinary approach to conserve and farm edible insects for a circular food economy in Uganda

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CONFARMED: Multidisciplinary approach to conserve and farm edible insects for a circular food economy in Uganda
Description
A DFG-supported multidisciplinary collaboration launched in 2023 to conserve and farm edible insects for a circular food economy in Uganda. Reported budget: EUR 43,518.60.

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Lead Researcher
Assoc. Prof. James Peter Egonyu

Cascading use of agricultural, agro-industrial and urban organic wastes (green-COW)

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Cascading use of agricultural, agro-industrial and urban organic wastes (green-COW)
Description
A DFG-supported collaboration launched in 2023 to develop cascading uses for agricultural, agro-industrial and urban organic waste. Reported budget: EUR 62,918.

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Lead Researcher
Assoc. Prof. James Peter Egonyu

Introducing Black Soldier Fly Farming for Waste Recycling, Biofertilizer Production, Animal Feed and Household Income in Arua City

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Introducing Black Soldier Fly Farming for Waste Recycling, Biofertilizer Production, Animal Feed and Household Income in Arua City
Description
A 2023 Muni University RIF-funded project (UGX 75 million; 12 months) introducing black soldier fly farming for waste recycling, feed, biofertilizer and household income.

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Lead Researcher
Assoc. Prof. James Peter Egonyu

Commercialising Black Soldier Fly farming for livestock feed and organic waste recycling into biofertilizer in Tororo

Research Title
Commercialising Black Soldier Fly farming for livestock feed and organic waste recycling into biofertilizer in Tororo
Description
A 2023 Busitema University TBIIC-funded project (UGX 75 million; 12 months) commercialising black soldier fly farming for livestock feed and recycling organic waste into biofertilizer.

Research Type

Lead Researcher
Assoc. Prof. James Peter Egonyu
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