NATIONAL ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES CENTRE &DATABANK

Today, the @NAGRC_DB hosted representatives from @au_ibar and the African Animal Innovation Network (AAIN) for an engagement focused on identifying existing gaps and exploring practical ways to expand opportunities for women and youth in the livestock sector.
Discussions explored the diverse opportunities across the livestock value chain, recognising that the sector extends far beyond animal production. It offers pathways in animal genetics and breeding, animal health, feed and nutrition, value addition, processing, marketing, agribusiness, research and innovation.
A key takeaway was the importance of addressing barriers that limit meaningful participation while strengthening access to skills, knowledge, technology, resources and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Women and youth should not simply be beneficiaries of livestock development; they should be active participants, innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders shaping the future of the sector.
Building an inclusive livestock value chain is essential for job creation, food security, economic transformation and sustainable agricultural development.
#NAGRCDB #AUIBAR #AAIN #YouthEmpowerment #WomenInAgriculture #LivestockValueChain #Agribusiness #AgriculturalTransformation

Better Genetics. Productive Livestock. Food Security.

This World Food Day, @NAGRC_DB joins the global community under the theme “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow.”

We reaffirm our commitment to conserving and improving animal genetic resources and expanding access to breeding technologies that help farmers increase livestock productivity, strengthen livelihoods and contribute to sustainable food and nutrition security.

#WorldFoodDay2026 #NAGRCDB #FoodSecurity
@FrankTumwebazek @DrRwamiramaBK @DesireMuhooza @HonMigadde @PS_MAAIF @FAO @beinepeter

@NAGRC_DB is participating in the World Food Day outreach at Mbarara ZARDI from 14–16 October 2026, under the theme “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow.”

Our engagement begins with a workshop on the National Animal Breeding Strategy and Action Plan #NABSAP and strengthening dairy breeding systems. Through knowledge sharing and practical learning, we are supporting improved breeding practices to enhance livestock productivity, farmers’ livelihoods and food security.

#WorldFoodDay2026 #NAGRCDB #AnimalBreeding
@FrankTumwebazek @DrRwamiramaBK @beinepeter @PS_MAAIF

The Board, Management and Staff of @NAGRC_DB congratulate H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Honourable Ministers and all Ugandans on the 64th Independence Anniversary.

We commit to strengthening our sovereignty through conservation of our indigenous animal genetic resource power.

@FrankTumwebazek @DrRwamiramaBK @DesireMuhooza @HonMigadde @PS_MAAIF @MAAIF_Uganda @GCICUganda

@NAGRC_DB develops an improved Ankole breed with higher milk yields.

Read the full story through New Vision’s post below 👇
#AnimalGeneticResources #AnkoleCattle

@FrankTumwebazek @DrRwamiramaBK @PS_MAAIF @beinepeter @GCICUganda @GcicAgriculture @MAAIF_Uganda @Maaifclf