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    NARO Annual Report 2024/2025
    (National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2025-12-09) National Agricultural Research Organisation
    Message from the Chairman, NARO Governing Council Agriculture remains a firm cornerstone of Uganda’s economy and its importance is expected to continue because of the increasing population and food security demands. Agricultural research plays a critical role to ensure agricultural transformation to support food and income security, and agro-industrialisation. In the Financial year 2024/2025, NARO intensified its focus on interventions that directly address national development priorities outlined in the National Development Plan III (NDP III). NARO’s strategic alignment with overarching frameworks ensures that its research outputs are impactful. As a governing council, we are committed to ensure an enabling policy environment and guide investment. We approved the new NARO Strategic Plan (2025/26–2029/30), the Annual Workplan, Budget Framework Paper and Ministerial Policy Statement for FY 2025/26. We also approved nine (09) policies and strategic documents. These include: the Transport and Fleet Management Policy; Environmental and Social Safeguards Policy; Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability (PMEA) Policy; Grants Management Guidelines; Revised Council Charter; Plant Variety Replacement Strategy; Feed Production Commercialization Model; and a proposal to establish the National Sugar Research Institute. We further appointed new advisory committees to provide technical guidance for PARIs. On behalf of the NARO governing council members, I extend our sincere gratitude to His Excellency the President and Government of Uganda for the commitment towards supporting agricultural research. The progress made has been due to unending invaluable support. We continue to pray for increased and sustainable investment to cover the remaining research and development gaps to have a comprehensive economic impact. Further, I convey my great appreciation to development partners and collaborators that have walked the transformative journey with NARO throughout the years. Finally, I thank the Director General, Management and staff of NARO for their dedication and consistency in delivering a successful FY 2024/2025. Looking ahead, we committee to continue to champion policies that promote agricultural innovations, enhance linkages to industry and extension services Dr. William Olaho-Mukani, Chairperson, NARO Governing Council
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    PLANNING AND MANAGING RETIREMENT
    (National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2026-07-08) Ssengendo Charles
    Goal of the presentation > To discuss the importance of Planning for Retirement. > To present the approaches to Planning for Retirement. > To discuss the essential ingredients of a happy and successful retirement lifestyle.
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    “SUNN HEMP FOR DAIRY: A Climate-Smart Protein to Feed Uganda’s Livestock”
    (National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2026-06-26) KAYIMA DENIS
    Overview Sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea) is a fast-growing tropical legume originating from the Indian subcontinent. It belongs to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family and fixes atmospheric nitrogen through root nodules. Commonly grown as a cover crop, green manure, and increasingly as a forage/fodder crop for livestock. Grows rapidly — reaching 1.5–3 meters tall within 60–90 days under favorable conditions. Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions with well-drained soils and moderate rainfall.
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    Optimizing Reproductive Health for Maximum Productivity
    (National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2026-06-26) Tayebwa Dickson
    Vision: A leading hub of excellence in dairy innovation and sustainability, driving transformative growth in dairy production, value addition, and livelihoods in Uganda and Beyond Key programs: 1. Research and innovations 2. Farmer training and extension 3. Processing and marketing support 4. Sustainability and policy advisory
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    ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS STRATEGY 2025/2026-2029/2030
    (National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2025-06-10) National Agricultural Research Organisation
    FOREWORD The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), mandated to coordinate, supervise and guide agricultural research in Uganda, recognizes that Environment and Natural Resources (ENRs) are the foundation upon which sustainable agricultural development depends. These resources are central to countries’ socio-economic transformation, resilience, and food security. To safeguard them, NARO acknowledges the need for a deliberate balance between advancing agricultural research and innovation, and sustainable management of ecosystems and the wellbeing of society. Uganda’s agricultural production systems and rural livelihoods are increasingly threatened by challenges such as pollution, climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resource degradation, and social inequities. These pressures undermine productivity and hinder socio-economic transformation. As the custodian of agricultural research, NARO is strategically committed to addressing these challenges by embedding responsible, inclusive, and sustainable practices within her research processes and outputs. It is within this vision that the Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) Policy and Strategy has been developed. The Strategy provides roadmap for identifying, assessing, and mitigating environmental and social risks in all research programs, projects, and activities ensuring that agricultural research outcomes are scientifically sound, socially responsive, and environmentally sustainable. The formulation of this Strategy was informed by a participatory and consultative process that engaged stakeholders from a diverse spectrum which reflects our commitment to collaborative governance and shared responsibility in advancing agricultural research and resource sustainability.