NAROSPOT 10P >Maturity period: 4 months --> Weavil Resistance: Moderately resistant --> SPVD: Moderately resistant -->Alternaria blight: Moderately resistant --> Yields: 20.32 tons/HA --> Dry matter content: 35.6% --> Anthocyanin: 227.7mg/I Officially Launched 2026

This #WorldFoodDay, NARO will launch three purple-fleshed sweet potato varieties: NAROSPOT 9P, 10P and 31P! Rich in natural plant compounds and fibre, they offer vitamins A and C, with a low glycaemic index that may support blood sugar management.

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

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.

Shortlist Announcement! The shortlist for the recently advertised NARO positions has been published on the NARO website. Shortlisted applicants are advised to confirm their names and carefully check the dates and venues for the written and oral interviews. Visit 🌐 naro.go.ug

Reclaiming South Sudan’s Rice Bowl In partnership with @FAOUganda and South Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security, NARO is supporting efforts to revive Aweil’s historic status as South Sudan’s rice basket through quality seed production, farmer training and stronger local seed systems. The ambition is significant: 397 tonnes of certified rice seed, projected to support production of up to 25,000 tonnes of rice grain. Through @NaCRRI_Uganda, NARO is also strengthening local capacity in Good Agronomic Practices, soil & water management, seed inspection, certification and post-harvest handling

Uganda made history as the 1st African nation to release perennial rice! Today, NARO engaged with @irri Director General Dr. Yvonne Pinto and her delegation to accelerate the #RiceForAll agenda through ground-breaking science & partnerships. Key milestones from the bilateral discussion: ✅Leveraging AI for smarter, climate-resilient rice breeding ✅Aligning partner strengths to scale farmer-ready solutions ✅Setting up an IRRI Country Research Hub hosted at NARO premises Exciting times ahead for Uganda’s agricultural future!