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Welcome Message from the Director General
Dr. Ambrose J. Agona
I am pleased to welcome you to the NARO Uganda’s website. A one stop center for information and updates regarding agricultural research and development in Uganda. As an agency, our mandate is to coordinate, oversee and guide agricultural research in the country and this is where we intend to keep you updated on technologies, innovations and management practices developed by our scientists.
Throughout the years, we have aspired to be better, more advanced, relevant and to position ourselves at the top of the agricultural research industry in the region and Africa. We have developed new technologies, innovations, and management practices as well as invested in collaborations and partners who contributed and strengthen our interests as a research institution focused on improving lives and livelihoods.
As our societies and economies become more connected regardless of geographical boundaries and time differences, as NARO we will use our digital platforms to reach out, engage and connect with our different stakeholders across the world. Be sure to take a look through our pages to a better understanding of what we do.
NARO Research Breakthroughs
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) is a government body for guidance and coordination of all agricultural research activities in the national agricultural research system in Uganda. NARO is a Public Institution established by an act of Parliament, which was enacted on 21st November 2005.
Control of Banana Bacteria Wilt

Control of Cassava Brown steak Disease

There has been a rapid response by development and deployment of integrated management options for pest and disease out breaks that would otherwise have caused billions in crop losses.
Latest Updates
DG's New Year's Message 2023 January 21, 2023 437.95 KB
Statement about the Developments at Botanic Gardens Entebbe December 30, 2022 286.92 KB
NARO Research Journey/ Milestones
Evolution of agricultural research in Uganda
Establishment of Botanic Gardens for evaluation of crops that could be grown for export and food security in the Ugandan Protectorate.
Establishment of the Forestry and Scientific Department.
Transformation of the Forestry and Scientific Department into the Botanical, Forestry and Scientific Department, and then into the Department of Agriculture with the mandate of improving the quality of primary commodities for export.
Establishment of Experimental Stations at Kadungulu, Sims: and Serere in Teso; Bukalasa, Kikumiro, Kituza and Masaka in Centre: region; Fort Portal, and Namenage in the western parts of the country.
The research division relocated to Kawanda and expansion of research under different Ministries notably, crops, fisheries and forestry initiated. Nakawa forestry research center was established in 1938. East African Fisheries Research Organization (EAFRO) was established in 1947. East African Trypanosomiasis Research Organisation (EATRO) , now the home of NALIRRI, was founded in 1956.
Establishment of National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) by NARO Statute 1992 as a semi-autonomous institution and body corporate; thus consolidating research in crops, livestock, fisheries and forestry under one institution.
Establishment of Agricultural Research and Development Centres (ARDCs) to enhance access to research services to farmers in remote rural areas.
Reconstitution of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) under the umbrella of a new NARO. This brought in all institutions undertaking agricultural research using public resources under the coordination, oversight and quality assurance of the Nation.
Ongoing Research Projects
NARO’s research agenda is guided by 10-year strategic plans that spell out research priorities over the period. The last strategic plan cycle, which stretched from 2008/09 to 2017/18, focused on the improvement of agricultural production and productivity.
The current strategic plan themed: “Market-Oriented Research Spurring Agro-Industrialization”, started in 2018/19 and will end in 2027/28.
Highlights
NARO’s achievements and highlights for FY 21-22