National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)

National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
Uganda Aquaculture Expo 2026
Powering Uganda’s blue economy
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Linking Research to Industry.
NARO visit to Mandela Millers Ltd
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Macadamia: A high-value industrial crop
Unlocking over 10 value-added products
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Hass Avocado for
social-economic transformation
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NARO Cottage Machinery for speciality Teas
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Uganda Aquaculture Expo 2026
Powering Uganda’s blue economy
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NARO Projects
NARO Projects
Ongoing Projects @NARO National & Zonal Institutes
NARO Institutes
NARO Institutes
Overview of all NARO National Institutes & NARO Zonal Institutes
NARO Innovations
NARO Innovations
Discover our Innovations that are shaping Agriculture in Uganda
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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.
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NARO Annual Report 2024-2025
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NaCORI driving Uganda’s coffee future from science to the farmer
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Northern Uganda Farmers Urged to Embrace Research-Driven Technologies
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Shortlisted Candidates – Senior Legal Officer
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Inside Uganda’s Scientific Race to develop drought-resilient coffee
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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NARO Annual Report 2024-2025
April 23, 2026
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NARO made deliberate strides to position itself as a results-driven, standards-compliant, gender…
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NaCORI driving Uganda’s coffee future from science to the farmer
April 14, 2026
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Across Uganda, many still struggle with fake seedlings, high costs, and long…
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Northern Uganda Farmers Urged to Embrace Research-Driven Technologies
March 29, 2026
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Farmers in Northern Uganda urged to embrace research-driven agricultural technologies as a…
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Shortlisted Candidates – Senior Legal Officer
March 13, 2026
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The DG NARO, invites the following shortlisted candidates for positions advertised in…
NaCRRI News
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A New Root for Uganda: NaCRRI’s Trailblazing Yam Research
February 24, 2026
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A New Root for Uganda: NaCRRI’s Trailblazing Yam Research
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NaCRRI Officially Releases Breakthrough Purple-Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties
February 23, 2026
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NaCRRI Officially Releases Breakthrough Purple-Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties
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NARO Annual Report 2024-2025
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April 23, 2026
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NaCORI driving Uganda’s coffee future from science to the farmer
NARO Admin
April 14, 2026
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NARO News
Northern Uganda Farmers Urged to Embrace Research-Driven Technologies
NARO Admin
March 29, 2026
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NARO News
Shortlisted Candidates – Senior Legal Officer
NARO Admin
March 13, 2026
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NaCRRI News
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A New Root for Uganda: NaCRRI’s Trailblazing Yam Research
NARO Admin
February 24, 2026
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NaCRRI News
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NaCRRI Officially Releases Breakthrough Purple-Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties
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February 23, 2026
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NARO Annual Report 2024-2025
NARO made deliberate strides to position itself as a results-driven, standards-compliant, gender responsive research institution and a centre of excellence in the region
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NaCORI driving Uganda’s coffee future from science to the farmer
Across Uganda, many still struggle with fake seedlings, high costs, and long distances just to access planting materials leading to losses in both income and…
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Northern Uganda Farmers Urged to Embrace Research-Driven Technologies
Farmers in Northern Uganda urged to embrace research-driven agricultural technologies as a pathway to increased productivity and household incomes.
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Shortlisted Candidates – Senior Legal Officer
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…
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A New Root for Uganda: NaCRRI’s Trailblazing Yam Research
A New Root for Uganda: NaCRRI’s Trailblazing Yam Research
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NaCRRI Officially Releases Breakthrough Purple-Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties
NaCRRI Officially Releases Breakthrough Purple-Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties
more
Uganda Aquaculture Expo 2026
Powering Uganda’s Blue Economy Through Innovation, Markets, and Partnerships
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Official Notice: Shortlisted Candidates for NARO 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…
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2026 Annual Letter from the Director General
2025 can be described as a year of global, regional, national, & institutional transformation driven by challenges
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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
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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
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Available Vacancy: Senior Legal Officer
The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for the following position.
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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
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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.
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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
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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…
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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.
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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
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Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) Scholarships
The project development objective is to increase productivity, market access and resilience of select value chains
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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
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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
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Shortlisted candidates for written interviews
shortlisted candidates for positions externally advertised in the New Vision Newspaper of 11th November 2024
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Letter from the Director General
NARO’s technologies would not have had an impact had the private sector not embraced them.
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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;
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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
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Shortlist Candidates for selected positions
Successful candidates shortlisted for oral and written interviews
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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
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Vacancy – Directors of Research
The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for positions of Director of Research at the respective NARO ZARDIs.
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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)
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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
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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
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Banana Products Survey
One of them is the green resistant starch used as a health supplement for noncommunicable diseases to improve gut health.
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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
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Agricultural Research as a Trigger for Economic Transformation
The Agricultural Sector continues to be the mainstay of Uganda’s economic growth
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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
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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
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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
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NARO-RWENZURURU Kingdom Partnership
NARO partners with Rwenzururu kingdom to promote transformational Agriculture in Rwenzori region
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Labour Day Celebrations
NARO’s deliberate intention is to generate technologies that can be expanded into full industrial products for job creation
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NARO-KOPIA 15th Anniversary – Seoul, South Korea
The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for positions at NARO Secretariat & respective PARIs.
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NARO Job Opportunities Director of Research
The Director General invites suitably qualified Ugandans to apply for positions at NARO Secretariat & respective PARIs.
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Anti-tick Vaccine Breakthrough
NARO Makes Breakthrough in the Development of an Anti-tick Vaccine
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NARO Fisheries Institute Recognized as an African Centre of Excellence
NARO’s Fisheries Institute Recognized as an African Centre of Excellence
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Nature-based Tea production solutions
NARO, Makerere university launch project on Nature-based Tea production solutions
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Katikkiro Enthralled at NARO results
If we aim for socio-economic transformation, we must concentrate on our country's comparative advantage
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South Sudan-NARO learning visit
NARO has built the capacity of scientists in the region and supported refugees from South Sudan
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NARO Refugee project
NARO entry will quickly deal with food shortages and create food security in the settlement
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Deputy Speaker’s visit to NARO
"I have not seen any agency that is as organized and welcoming as NARO, Deputy Speaker of Parliament."
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ZUKUKA-KISOBOKA campaign drive
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja is involved in ZUKUKA drive, focusing on agro-ecological zones
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Our Projects
Ongoing projects @NARO
Climate Smart Agriculture Project
CSA Project
Development Initiative for Northern Uganda
DINU Project
Feed the Future Initiative Uganda
FtF Project
Market–Oriented and Environmentally Sustainable Beef Meat Industry in Uganda Project
MOBIP Project
Forthcoming activities
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
Notice Board
Noticeboard
Available Vacancy 2026 : Senior Legal Officer
February 12, 2026
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Construction of screen houses and green houses
February 2, 2026
Noticeboard
Shortlisted Candidates written interviews ADRC Kajjansi
November 10, 2025
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Shortlisted Candidates November 2025
November 10, 2025
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.
Reports
Reports
Newsletters & Magazines
Newsletters & Magazines
Development
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.
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Academic Partners
Include Makerere University, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Busitema University.
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Funders
USAID, EU, Nation Group, Vision Group, UCDA, Nile Breweries, WFP.
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Research Institutions
NAADS, CIAT, IITA, USTA, UNFFE, GUDIE Leisure Farm.
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The impact of our technologies on Farmers
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
NARO Urban farming Technologies
Owek Charles Peter Mayiga
From earning 3,000,000 Kato a tomato farmer now earns 7M from his Half acre of tomatoes using a NARO Variety
Money grows on tomatos trees
Tomato Farmer
50-year-old Mpumwire moses is minting money from grounds NARO variety.
Farmer harvesting millions from Ground nuts
Groundnut Farmer
Kimera and Nkoba transform their household income through NARO new variety LONG H and their lives have not remained the same
New Maize variety yields tonnes
Maize Farmer
CONSTRUCTION OF SCREEN HOUSES AND GREEN HOUSES
The Government of Uganda through
National Agricultural Research Organization
allocated funds for
Construction of Screen Houses and Green Houses.
The Entity invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above
Bidding shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (the Act) Cap 205 and the Regulations made under the Act and is open to all eligible bidders.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding document at the email provided below at 9(a) from
9 am
to
4 pm
.
One bidding document comprising of all the Nine (9) lots is prepared in English language and may be purchased by interested bidders at the email address mentioned at 9(b) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of
UGX 100,000
. (Uganda Shillings One Hundred Thousand Only).
Payment will be made to Uganda Revenue Authority through a convenient commercial bank by obtaining a Bank Payment Advice Form from the URA website
.
Bids must be delivered to the address below at 9(c) at or before
11:00 am
on
19
th
February 2026.
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