The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has been named the Best Government Institution at the just concluded 32nd National Agricultural Show in Jinja. The accolade was announced by the Uganda National Far…
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The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has been named the Best Government Institution at the just concluded 32nd National Agricultural Show in Jinja.
The accolade was announced by the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) during the closing ceremony of the annual show, which attracted thousands of exhibitors and visitors from across Uganda and the East African region.
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Presenting the evaluation committee’s report, Chairperson Mr. Benjamin Isabirye said NARO distinguished itself through excellence in agricultural research and the development of practical technologies that are transforming Uganda’s agriculture.
“NARO has demonstrated excellence in agricultural research and technology development. It is also the government agency that has excelled in innovation dissemination and the provision of scientific solutions that support Uganda’s agricultural transformation,” Isabirye said.
Held from June 26 to July 5, 2026, the show featured practical demonstrations spanning the entire agricultural value chain by both government and private sector exhibitors.
NARO showcased a wide range of innovations designed to improve agricultural productivity, resilience, and commercialization. Among the highlights were the newly developed anti-tick vaccine, value-added banana products, coffee value chain technologies, forestry innovations, solutions for semi-arid farming systems, climate-smart agricultural practices, improved crop varieties with higher yields and enhanced nutrition, pest- and disease-resistant technologies, mechanization innovations, and the newly introduced black…
The evaluation committee commended exhibitors for their creativity and commitment to advancing Uganda’s agricultural sector.
“The quality of exhibitions reflected the country’s growing capacity in agricultural production, research, mechanization, value addition, climate-smart agriculture, and agro-industrial development,” Isabirye noted.
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