We are the National Agricultural Research Organisation
We develop new and improved agricultural technologies and innovations for Uganda and the Region.
Our Goal
To increase total factor productivity and access to agricultural research products and services for inclusive growth.
Vision
A competitive society supported by a dynamic agricultural research innovation system.
Our Values
Inclusivity, Transparency,
Integrity, Accountability, and Excellence.
Mission
To innovate for sustainable agricultural transformation.
NARO Statistics
A summary of Key Outputs
Since inception, NARO has advanced Agricultural innovations and technologies in various sub-sectors such as Crops, Livestock, Aquaculture, Apiculture among others
Happening at NARO
Director of Research: MbaZARDI
Director of Research: NARL Kawanda
Call for Expression of Interest (EOI)
Advert for ICT Hardware and Assorted Services
Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) Scholarships
New study proves NARO’s Anti-tick vaccine is highly safe and effective
President Museveni Commends Agricultural Scientists at African Union Summit
Shortlisted candidates for written interviews
Letter from the Director General
Call for Proposals: Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project
NARO Partners with China to Advance Perennial Rice in Africa
Shortlist Candidates for selected positions
NARO tailored Agricultural Models to address the unique challenges
Vacancy – Directors of Research
NARO-NaCRRI Preaches value addition in the 3rd Eastern Agricultural Show
Ugandan Innovation Shines on Times Square in New York
Tooro Kingdom, NARO partner to fight food insecurity
Banana Products Survey
NARO Moves to Start Vegetable Seeds Production
Agricultural Research as a Trigger for Economic Transformation
President Museveni Optimistic of Egypt-NARO Partnership on FMD Vaccine Production
NARO’s contributions towards development and uptake of Nutrient rich foods in Uganda
3m FMD Vaccine Doses Arrive in Uganda
NARO-RWENZURURU Kingdom Partnership
Labour Day Celebrations
NARO-KOPIA 15th Anniversary – Seoul, South Korea
NARO Job Opportunities Director of Research
Anti-tick Vaccine Breakthrough
NARO Fisheries Institute Recognized as an African Centre of Excellence
Nature-based Tea production solutions
Katikkiro Enthralled at NARO results
South Sudan-NARO learning visit
NARO Refugee project
Deputy Speaker’s visit to NARO
ZUKUKA-KISOBOKA campaign drive
Reports, Publications & Resources
All our publications demonstrate our impact, our ambitions and our latest research. These publications are copyrighted to NARO and its partners and may be downloaded and used free of charge with proper referencing and acknowledgement.
Partners
NARO partners with Academic Institutions, Funding Organisations and Research institutions to provide innovative agricultural technologies and research for improved food security and quality for Uganda and the Region.
Our partnerships are aimed at creating efficient pathways for technology rollout, capacity building, developing new and improved crop varieties, vaccine development, diseases surveilence and diagnostics, agro-technology development, improvement of farmer incomes, better nutrition, seed quality assurance and waste management, among others.
Farmer Testimonials

NARO Urban farming Technologies

Money grows on tomatos trees

Farmer harvesting millions from Ground nuts
