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The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is Uganda’s premier public institution mandated to coordinate, generate, and disseminate agricultural research that supports sustainable development, food security, and improved livelihoods. Established under the National Agricultural Research Act of 2005, NARO has evolved into a renowned center of scientific excellence, recognized regionally and internationally for its groundbreaking research and innovations in crop and livestock production, fisheries, forestry, and natural resource management.

With a vibrant and knowledge-driven work culture that promotes scientific integrity, collaboration, and professional growth, NARO offers diverse career opportunities and flexible work arrangements aimed at attracting and retaining top-tier researchers and support staff. The organization’s business model is rooted in a decentralized research system, leveraging a network of specialized research institutes across Uganda to generate context-specific solutions and technologies tailored to farmers’ needs.

NARO upholds core values of excellence, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and client orientation, and integrates these into all its programs and partnerships. Its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is evident in community-based outreach, capacity-building initiatives, youth involvement in agriculture, and environmental conservation efforts. With a wide reach and influence in both national policy and grassroots transformation, NARO remains instrumental in driving agricultural advancement in Uganda and beyond. For more information, visit www.naro.go.ug.