August 2026 – National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)

NARO Begins Multiplication of New Irish Potato Varieties

We cannot afford to use the little land we have for commodities which are not very productive. These new potato varieties promise more yield and will enable farmers to utilise their land more optimally

NARO Unveils a Bold New Chapter in Plant Breeding

Plant Breeders and Leadership gathered for the inception meeting of the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) Plant Genetic Improvement Action,

Call for Research Proposals

The Competitive Research Grant scheme seeks to support research interventions aimed at boosting farm productivity; marketability of agricultural products; and resilience of Uganda’s food systems to climatic changes

Shortlisted Candidates for written interviews: 24-28 August 2026

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 interviews

NaFORRI Director of Research Updates Staff on Recent Events in Kifu Forest Reserve

Dr. John Adriko sharing an update on the unfolding situation in Kifu Central Forest Reserve.

NARO Chairman Calls for Stronger Enforcement of Forest Protection Laws, Urges Focus on Economic Value of Trees

Chairperson, NARO Governing Council, Dr. William Olaho Mukani, raised concern over the accelerating loss of forest cover in Uganda, describing it as a challenge that extends beyond NaFORRI to NARO, MAAIF, the Ministry of Water and Environment

Change of Research Program Leadership at NaFORRI set to intensify forestry research Outputs

NaFORRI has acquired a new team of program leaders to provide strategic leadership for forestry research in the Country

NaFORRI launches climate-smart black soldier fly project to revolutionize Avocado waste management

In a ground-breaking move to champion climate-smart agriculture, NaFORRI has officially launched an innovative project aimed at transforming hazardous agro-industrial waste into valuable agricultural inputs

From Backyard Tree to Strategic Resource: How NARO is safeguarding Uganda’s jackfruit diversity

Jackfruit trees are a familiar feature across many Ugandan landscapes towering in homesteads, village roadsides, and quietly feeding families season after season.

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Month: August 2026

NARO Begins Multiplication of New Irish Potato Varieties

NARO Unveils a Bold New Chapter in Plant Breeding

Call for Research Proposals

Shortlisted Candidates for written interviews: 24-28 August 2026

NaFORRI Director of Research Updates Staff on Recent Events in Kifu Forest Reserve

NARO Chairman Calls for Stronger Enforcement of Forest Protection Laws, Urges Focus on Economic Value of Trees

Change of Research Program Leadership at NaFORRI set to intensify forestry research Outputs

NaFORRI launches climate-smart black soldier fly project to revolutionize Avocado waste management

From Backyard Tree to Strategic Resource: How NARO is safeguarding Uganda’s jackfruit diversity

NaCORI set to get a state-of-the-art Research Management Facility

NaSARRI and Partners Launch Community Seed Bank to Boost Food Security in Kalaki

Stakeholders call for stronger protection of Uganda’s indigenous seeds and traditional foods

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