Kawanda; Uganda could soon add new value to its coffee sector by developing Excelsa coffee, an underutilised species that researchers say has potential for climate resilience, biodiversity conservation and market diversification. The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), through the National Agricultural Research Laboratories (NaRL) at Kawanda, has been engaging farmers and partners to generate evidence […]
On April 30th, 2026, Uganda marked a defining moment in its agricultural transformation journey as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched the country’s first locally developed anti-tick vaccine and commissioned a state-of-the-art production facility, an achievement being hailed as a breakthrough not just for Uganda, but for the wider African continent. The occasion was held […]
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Dr. Andrew Kiggundu, a distinguished scientist whose contribution to agricultural biotechnology in Uganda and beyond has been immense. Dr. Kiggundu joined NARO in 1993s as a Research Assistant under the National Banana Research Programme. A dedicated biotechnology professional, he later pursued […]
Gulu City: Farmers in Northern Uganda have been urged to embrace research-driven agricultural technologies as a pathway to increased productivity and household incomes. According to Frank Mugabi, Head of Communications at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), research-driven agricultural technologies provide farmers with proven, high-yielding, and climate-resilient solutions that reduce risks, lower production costs, and […]
Serere: For generations, cattle were at the heart of life in the Teso sub-region. Beyond being a source of food and income, livestock defined social status, cultural identity, and community resilience. So central was cattle to the region’s economy that Soroti once hosted a thriving meat packers factory, a symbol of Teso’s position as a […]
Butaleja: Uganda is inching closer to a major agricultural breakthrough as scientists finalize testing of new aromatic rice varieties set to replace the popularly imported basmati and supa rice. The innovation has been driven by the soaring demand for aromatic rice, which sent researchers at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) racing to deliver homegrown […]
Nakyesasa: The World Bank Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Mr. Daniel Dulitzky, has commended the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) for its groundbreaking innovations in animal health, particularly the Anti-Tick Vaccine, which he said elevates NARO into a flagship entity in innovation. Speaking during a visit to the vaccine production facility at the […]
Kajjansi: The Chairperson of Kenya’s Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Senator David Wakoli Wafula, has called for stronger regional collaboration in the management of shared water resources between Kenya and Uganda to ensure sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development. Senator Wakoli made the remarks during an official visit to the National Agricultural Research […]
Nakyesasa, Wakiso: The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has called on project proposal writing teams in the agriculture sector to design initiatives that holistically cover entire value chains rather than focusing on isolated aspects. Speaking during a World Bank Mission hosted by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) at the […]
Kajjansi: In a move that could significantly turnaround the production of (Irish) potatoes in Uganda, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has today handed over 13 potato varieties to nine private seed companies for multiplication and provision to farmers. The potato varieties include; the recently released NAROPOT 7 to 10, bred specifically for industrial use […]
