NAROSEC
National Agricultural Research Organisation Secretariat
Seven national institutes and nine zonal institutes connect strategic and adaptive research to Uganda’s agro-ecological zones.
National Agricultural Research Organisation Secretariat
National Agricultural Research Laboratories
Laboratory, engineering and natural resources research
National Coffee Research Institute
To conduct basic and applied research of strategic nature and national importance on coffee and cocoa.
National Crops Resources Research Institute
Strategic crops research
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute
Fisheries and aquaculture research
National Forestry Resources Research Institute
Forestry and agroforestry research
National Livestock Resources Research Institute
Livestock health, breeding and nutrition
National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute
Semi-arid agricultural research
Abi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute
Oversee, guide and coordinate agricultural research.
Buginyanya Zonal Agricultural Research Institute
BugiZARDI’s mandate is to conduct both applied and adaptive agricultural research on priority enterprises of importance in U’SEAEZ. In addition we conduct basic research on strategic highland enterprises and enabling innovations, management practices and cross cutting issues. BugiZARDI also conducts skills development programmes for intermediary agricultural research service providers, and provide them with technical backstopping. In addition, BugiZARDI produces early generation seed and breeding stock which is availed to uptake pathways that include public and private sectors for multiplication and dissemination to end users. In executing the fore stated functions, BugiZARDI establishes and maintains regular contacts and collaboration with other research and technology generation institutions, both at national and international levels. BugiZARDI in executing its mandate continues to work with and explore new opportunities in agricultural research and development.
Bulindi Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute
Adaptive research for the Lake Albert crescent
Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute
Integrity, Transparency, Teamwork, Adherence to work plan, Security and Political will.
Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute
Mbarara ZARDI is responsible for conducting adaptive and applied research in livestock, crops, agro-forestry and aquaculture of importance to the SWAEZ.
Mukono Zonal Research and Development Institute
MuZARDI is mandated to carry out applied and adaptive research for the Lake Victoria Crescent Agro-ecological Zone.
Nabuin Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute
To conduct and manage applied and adaptive agricultural research and facilitate the development and dissemination of appropriate technologies that address specific needs of the North Eastern agroecological zone.
Ngetta Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute
To undertake adaptive and applied research in all aspects of crop, livestock, fisheries, and agroforestry and disseminate improved agricultural technologies of specific importance to Northern agro-ecological zone.
Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute
To conduct applied and adaptive research and to facilitate dissemination of appropriate technologies to uptake pathways in the Western Highlands Agroecological Zone as well as to generate and disseminate tea technologies in Uganda.
Access investment-ready technologies and research partnerships.