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.
NARO, Chinese University Partner on Livestock Research
NARO has partnered with Southwest Minzu University of China to advance livestock research, improve veterinary diagnostics, establish world-class laboratories, and train the next generation of scientists.
Government Launches Skeepon Technology to Combat Drought and Boost Agricultural Productivity
The Government of Uganda has officially launched the national roll-out of Skeepon Technology (SKP)