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
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Happening around NARO
Call for Research Proposals on Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Innovations Across Crop, Livestock, and Fisheries Value Chains
Call for Research Proposals on Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Innovations Across Crop, Livestock,…
World Bank regional director hails Uganda’s Anti-Tick vaccine breakthrough
The World Bank Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Mr. Daniel…
Official Notice: Shortlisted Candidates for the Upcoming Oral Interviews
The DG NARO, invites the following shortlisted candidates for positions advertised in…
Minister Tumwebaze Urges Value Chain Approach in Agricultural Projects
Speaking during a World Bank Mission hosted by NARO, the Minister cautioned…
NARO Receives Jianzhou Big Ear Goats from China for Research and Breeding
The goats, imported under the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation Project Framework, were cleared…
NARO and Japan’s Ac-Planta Inc. Partner to Boost Agricultural Innovation
NARO entered into a landmark partnership with Ac-Planta Inc., a Tokyo-based agri-bio-venture…
Call for Research Proposals on Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Innovations Across Crop, Livestock, and Fisheries Value Chains
Call for Research Proposals on Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Innovations Across Crop, Livestock, and Fisheries Value Chains
World Bank regional director hails Uganda’s Anti-Tick vaccine breakthrough
The World Bank Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Mr. Daniel Dulitzky, has commended the NARO for its groundbreaking innovations in animal health
Official Notice: Shortlisted Candidates for the Upcoming Oral Interviews
The DG NARO, invites the following shortlisted candidates for positions advertised in the New Vision of 4th Sept and 13th Oct 2025 to attend oral…
Minister Tumwebaze Urges Value Chain Approach in Agricultural Projects
Speaking during a World Bank Mission hosted by NARO, the Minister cautioned against fragmented projects citing the example of vanilla growing in Uganda
NARO Receives Jianzhou Big Ear Goats from China for Research and Breeding
The goats, imported under the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation Project Framework, were cleared for release after successfully completing the mandatory 21-day quarantine.
NARO and Japan’s Ac-Planta Inc. Partner to Boost Agricultural Innovation
NARO entered into a landmark partnership with Ac-Planta Inc., a Tokyo-based agri-bio-venture company
Commercialisation of NARO Potato Varrieties
NARO wishes to license its potato varieties to interested seed multipliers for the commercialisation. This is therefore to invite seed companies, tissue culture operators and…
Call for Expression of Interest (EOI)
The facility has two feed lines; floating and sinking with potential to produce 2 and 2.5 tons per hour respectively.
Advert for ICT Hardware and Assorted Services
NARO intends to acquire and Install Assorted Computer Hardware and Software under Lot 1 and and Lot. 2
Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) Scholarships
The project development objective is to increase productivity, market access and resilience of select value chains
New study proves NARO’s Anti-tick vaccine is highly safe and effective
Uganda, ticks and tick-borne diseases cost the agricultural sector over $1.1 billion annually. These pests are not just a nuisance; they threaten livestock farmers' livelihoods
President Museveni Commends Agricultural Scientists at African Union Summit
President Museveni has underscored the pivotal role of scientific research in triggering agriculture as a tool for social- economic transformation
Shortlisted candidates for written interviews
shortlisted candidates for positions externally advertised in the New Vision Newspaper of 11th November 2024
Letter from the Director General
NARO’s technologies would not have had an impact had the private sector not embraced them.
Call for Proposals: Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project
The Competitive Research Grant scheme seeks to support research interventions aimed at boosting farm production and productivity;
NARO Partners with China to Advance Perennial Rice in Africa
Dr. Yona Baguma, is leading a delegation to China to collaborate with world-leading rice research and production institutions, Yunnan University & BGI Group
Shortlist Candidates for selected positions
Successful candidates shortlisted for oral and written interviews
NARO tailored Agricultural Models to address the unique challenges
NARO to provide cutting-edge technologies, including proven crop varieties, improved livestock breeding techniques, tailored-made training programs
Vacancy – Directors of Research
The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for positions of Director of Research at the respective NARO ZARDIs.
NARO-NaCRRI Preaches value addition in the 3rd Eastern Agricultural Show
The 3rd Eastern Agricultural Show, inaugurated by the Director-General of National Agricultural Research Organizations (NARO)
Ugandan Innovation Shines on Times Square in New York
Uganda proudly makes a mark on the global stage showcasing a groundbreaking innovation by our scientist
Tooro Kingdom, NARO partner to fight food insecurity
The partnership, built on NARO’s 30 years of agricultural research, will bring advanced technologies and tailored solutions closer to the people of Tooro
Banana Products Survey
One of them is the green resistant starch used as a health supplement for noncommunicable diseases to improve gut health.
NARO Moves to Start Vegetable Seeds Production
The VegeSeed project aims to lay the foundation for mid-to-long-term development of new vegetable varieties in Uganda
Agricultural Research as a Trigger for Economic Transformation
The Agricultural Sector continues to be the mainstay of Uganda’s economic growth
President Museveni Optimistic of Egypt-NARO Partnership on FMD Vaccine Production
The Government will support NARO to build a vaccine factory in Uganda while bringing in technology from Egypt
NARO’s contributions towards development and uptake of Nutrient rich foods in Uganda
NARO showcases contributions to development and uptake of nutrient rich foods in the region
3m FMD Vaccine Doses Arrive in Uganda
His Excellency President el-Sisi ordered a quick supply of 6 million doses of FMD vaccine from Egypt's strategic reserves
NARO-RWENZURURU Kingdom Partnership
NARO partners with Rwenzururu kingdom to promote transformational Agriculture in Rwenzori region
Labour Day Celebrations
NARO’s deliberate intention is to generate technologies that can be expanded into full industrial products for job creation
NARO-KOPIA 15th Anniversary – Seoul, South Korea
The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for positions at NARO Secretariat & respective PARIs.
NARO Job Opportunities Director of Research
The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for positions at NARO Secretariat & respective PARIs.
Anti-tick Vaccine Breakthrough
NARO Makes Breakthrough in the Development of an Anti-tick Vaccine
NARO Fisheries Institute Recognized as an African Centre of Excellence
NARO’s Fisheries Institute Recognized as an African Centre of Excellence
Nature-based Tea production solutions
NARO, Makerere university launch project on Nature-based Tea production solutions
Katikkiro Enthralled at NARO results
If we aim for socio-economic transformation, we must concentrate on our country's comparative advantage
South Sudan-NARO learning visit
NARO has built the capacity of scientists in the region and supported refugees from South Sudan
NARO Refugee project
NARO entry will quickly deal with food shortages and create food security in the settlement
Deputy Speaker’s visit to NARO
"I have not seen any agency that is as organized and welcoming as NARO, Deputy Speaker of Parliament."
ZUKUKA-KISOBOKA campaign drive
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja is involved in ZUKUKA drive, focusing on agro-ecological zones
Upcoming Events
Catch all our upcoming events happening @NARO, Ministry of Agriculture and its Partners. These may include Farm Clinics, Product Launches, Exhibitions, trade fairs etc
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
I've witnessed two tomato stalks produce enough yield to fill two midsized bowls. I express my gratitude to NARO for showcasing the potential within even limited spaces
From earning 3,000,000 Kato a tomato farmer now earns 7M from his Half acre of tomatoes using a NARO Variety
50-year-old Mpumwire moses is minting money from grounds NARO variety.
Kimera and Nkoba transform their household income through NARO new variety LONG H and their lives have not remained the same
