DID YOU KNOW? You can multiply seedlings using coffee leaves, the stem, roots, flowers? Its called Tissue Culture! #Benefits: Plantlets are disease free; you get many plants from a single leaf; uniform growth; production is continuous. #CoffeeInnovations#COCODEVProjectHighlights

Join us for an insightful session on NAROVAC®—from science and regulatory approval to safe use, commercialisation and farmer adoption. 🎙️ Dr Solomon Emergo Kiggundu 📅 23 September 2026 ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM 💻 Live on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… #NAROVAC

200+ coffee nursery operators from SW Uganda were today convened by MAAIF, MbaZARDI-NARO, OWC & Districts to clean up the sector. > Key takeaways: Get certified. Stop roadside nurseries. Farmers must buy only from district-verified sources. > Quality seedlings = Quality coffee.

Advancing Soil and Land Management Research for Uganda’s Pearl Sweet Oil Today, NARO was pleased to host representatives from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) @ACIARAustralia at the Secretariat. The DG acknowledged the Australian Government’s support to NARO through various initiatives since 2014. These collaborations have focused on trees for food security @NAFORRI_UG , strengthening agricultural value chains and, importantly, building human capacity. Following the discovery of Pearl Sweet Oil @MEMD_Uganda, the engagement was particularly timely. Plans to establish an agroforestry green belt along the oil pipeline will require strong scientific foundations in soil research and sustainable land management. Discussions explored potential areas of collaboration, including the development of soil and land management strategies, formulation of supportive soil policies, promotion of soil-management innovations, and strengthening human capacity in soil research.

From an empty plot to a thriving coffee demo site! 🌱 Tomorrow, we host our first-ever field day in Musaijamukuru ‘A’ Village, Kikuube District. This major milestone is powered by a partnership between @BulindiZ and the @Bunyoro_Kitara. ✅Better Practices ✅Higher Yields

Where can farmers get genuine NARO seed? Uganda’s crop journey has evolved from early introduction, mass selection to modern, science-backed breeding. Today, @NAROUganda takes another major step in delivering quality research directly into farmers' hands. NARO has licensed Miracle Seeds Ltd and Hummer Uganda Ltd to multiply and distribute certified improved varieties. When buying seed, look for the NARO Varietal Identification Number (NVIN) on the package, your mark of a genuine NARO variety.

Masaka Gears up to restore Manwa Local Forest Reserve. Manwa (LFR) is one of the key ecosystems in the region, although the reserve’s ecological integrity is steadily deteriorating, efforts to restore her are progressing. 👇👇👇 More to the story. share.google/nP3iKIp7Vz5UHjw…

UIRI in collaboration with the National Agricultural Research Organisation @narouganda under @NAFORRI_UG concluded a 2 days, hands-on Bamboo Value Addition training for 18 members of the Mukono District Women SACCO. This is targeted to contribute to Environmental conservation.

Strengthening the fight against livestock diseases! NARO has partnered with Southwest Minzu University of China @UniEduChina to; --> advance livestock research, --> improve veterinary diagnostics, --> establish world-class laboratories and --> train the next generation of scientists. The five-year collaboration aims to deliver affordable disease detection technologies that will protect farmers' livelihoods, boost livestock productivity, and strengthen food security across Africa. #NAROatWORK

⚠️PUBLIC NOTICE ON ANTI-TICK VACCINE INQUIRIES All inquiries, clarifications, and official information regarding the NARO Anti-Tick Vaccine should only be handled through authorized representatives of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO). We urge the public to rely on verified NARO communication channels to avoid misinformation. For accurate guidance, please contact NARO directly through our official platforms.

The meeting is the first step in a series of initiatives Mbarara ZARDI is taking on to create awareness and appreciation of the NDCoE, its mandate and contribution to the farmers. It is also an opportunity for Mbarara ZARDI to support dairy farmers with pasture seed

Today in a Community Meeting with RCC Mbarara and LC1s strategizing about biulding together. The National Dairy Centre of Excellence in South Western Uganda. Goal: 20L of milk per cow/day. More income. Shared benefits. Our Centre. Our transformation. #NDCoE #DairyRevolution

6 MILLION SEEDLINGS AVAILED: #NationalCoffeeSeedSystem project implemented @narouganda zonal research centres has added 6million seedlings to 🇺🇬 coffee industry. @1st year meeting @EkhayaHotel Mbarara, it was revealed that Uganda needs 68m 🍒seedlings annually to meet its target

Yesterday @NAFORRI_UG: 11 Interns from @UnivBugema and @Makerere presented feedback from their Internship at the Institute, exchanging knowledge with our Scientists. The session was followed by a staff meeting introducing new colleagues to the @NAFORRI_UG family.

🏆 We did it! NARO is proud to be named Best @GovUganda Institution at the 32nd National Agricultural Show in Jinja! This award celebrates the dedication of our scientists and staff who continue to develop innovations that are transforming Uganda's agriculture from improved crop varieties and climate-smart technologies to livestock, mechanization, forestry, and value addition solutions. The journey continues. More innovations. More impact. More prosperity for our farmers. @unffe @FrankTumwebazek @MAAIF_Uganda @R_Nabbanja @OPMUganda

Performance Update | FY 2025/2026 Annual Performance Feedback Meeting Highlights presented today include: ✅ Anti-tick vaccine for improved livestock health ✅ Skeepon – a biostimulant that enhances crop resilience to drought and climate stress ✅ Agro-engineering innovations; animal drawn planter, motorized wet coffee pulper, motorized bean thresher, and hybrid solar–biogas dryer ✅ Genetically improved indigenous chicken to boost productivity and farmer incomes ✅ Agriculture Research infrastructure development ✅National Sugar Research Institute Bulindi These innovations reflect NARO's commitment to delivering practical solutions that enhance agricultural productivity, resilience, and food security across Uganda. @KagutaMuseveni @FrankTumwebazek @MAAIF_Uganda @GovUganda

Turn waste into wealth: Biochar benefits #32ndNationalAgriculturalShow