
KaZARDI
Who We Are
KaZARDI is located in Rubanda District in South Western Uganda. The institute is composed of three stations, Kachwekano (which is an administrative seat), Kalengyere and Bugongi (which are field stations).
Kachwekano ZARDI spearheads agricultural research and development work in Uganda’s south western highlands agro-ecological zone (SWHAEZ) that administratively comprises Kabale, Kisoro, Kanungu, Rukungiri, Rubanda and Rukiga districts.
Kachwekano was established by the British in 1937 for experimentation and demonstration of crops, pastures and livestock of temperate origin.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mandate
Objectives

Objectives
KaZARDI News
Shortlisted candidates for oral interviews – Feb 2025
Abim farmers receive walking tractors from Nabuin
New study proves NARO’s Anti-tick vaccine is highly safe and effective
NaCRRI Hosts National Defence College staff for an Insightful Tour on Agricultural Innovation
Uganda and Lesotho Forge Stronger Ties Through Agricultural Collaboration
Mutation Breeding in Crop Improvement
NaCRRI and Eco-PRiDe Complete Transformative Rice Training Program for Refugee Trainers
Over 800 Farmers Empowered at NARO-COFIA Training
NaCRRI Empowers Youth and Women in Agriculture with Hands-On Training
Farmers in Eastern Uganda Trained on Fall Armyworm Identification and Management
Breeding Component of Crops Resources Research Enhanced
Perennial rice research commences in Uganda- NaCRRI to becomes rice centre of excellence
Vice President Unveils Two New Bean Varieties at World Food Day 2024 Celebrations
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
The NARL e-Bulletin Sept 2024
Director of Defense Public Information at Nabuin ZARDI Nabilatuk
Greening the poultry value chain in Uganda and Burundi
NARO-NaCRRI Preaches value addition in the 3rd Eastern Agricultural Show
Ugandan Innovation Shines on Times Square in New York
Rice stakeholders engage in discussions to spur Rice Production
Bio Fortified Bean Project
Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes improve the lives of Karamoja mothers
NaCRRI Preaches Value Addition
General Functions

Governance




Programs/Activities

Crops and Natural Resources Research and Development Programme
Under this programme, work is being done on the following commodities; potatoes, temperate fruits, sorghum, rice and beans.

Animal Resources Research and Development Programme
Under this programme, work is being done on goat breeding, cattle and aquaculture.

Technology Promotion and Outreach Programme
Research Focus
The institute operates under three programme. Crop and Natural Resources Research programme, Animal Resources Research Programme and Technology Promotion and Outreach Programme.
Transgenic potatoes with late blight resistance

Enhancing farmer capacity to generate clean seed

Apple production technologies

Commercial Potato Varieties
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Volunteer & Internships
Application Procedure for Volunteers and Internships
Volunteers: Interested persons are advised to write and deliver applications to KaZARDI on weekdays.
Internships: KaZARDI runs one internship program annually. Students are advised to deliver applications and university recommendations to the Institute on weekdays.
Contacts
Contact Information
- Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute -KaZARDI
- +256 454 660693
- directorkazardi@naro.go.ug
- Kabale Kisoro Road, Kabale Town
- P.O. Box , Kabale