The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, is addressing the media on preparations for this year’s World Food Day celebrations at the Uganda Media Centre, Kampala.
The national celebrations are scheduled for 16th October 2025 at the Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Kyembogo Station, located 10 km from Fort Portal City. The institute is one of the 16 research centers across the country managed by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO).
Also present at the press briefing are the NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma; the NARO Deputy Director General in charge of Agricultural Technology Promotion, Dr. Sadik Kassim; and Mr. Martin Ameu from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Below is the Ministers detailed speech :
