Drought-hit Karamoja finds hope in NARO sorghum
A sorghum variety developed by the NARO is defying the harsh conditions, raising fresh hope that farmers can still produce food when the rains fail.
Soil health remains vital in increasing Food Productivity
Soil health is very important. Kawanda is a perfect example of crosscutting agricultural Research from Soils, Biodiversity, Agro- Machinery and Value addition of food
Revolutionizing Africa’s Rice Sector: The DREAMRICE Project Introduces Climate-Smart Perennial Farming in Uganda
Because Africa produces only roughly 55% of the rice it consumes, scaling perennial systems directly targets regional food security while mitigating climate impact and cutting production overhead
Shaping Uganda’s Tomorrow: Why De-Risking Agriculture Is a National Imperative
In a country where over 70 percent of the population relies on the land for daily survival, agriculture is far more than an economic sector in Uganda, it is the pulse of national food security
Building Local Capacity to Protect Global Crops
This collaborative field exercise is part of Emergent Detection Technologies for Plant Health Diagnostics at EU Import Points (EmergeNOW)
Practical Ways to Beat the Black Coffee Twig Borer in Coffee Gardens
The black twig borer has become one of the most persistent and costly pests in coffee production. It affects both Robusta and Arabica coffee, though Robusta is more heavily attacked.
Oral Shortlist 9th-11th September 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