NaCRRI marks 75 Years of agricultural innovation, crop research in Uganda

As Uganda’s National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) at Namulonge marks 75 years of transforming agriculture, the story of its journey is deeply rooted in science, innovation, and resilience. From cotton fields that once served the colonial textile industry to cutting-edge crop research powering food security today, NaCRRI has been at the heart of Uganda’s agricultural evolution. NTV’s Betty Ndagire spoke to Dr. Titus Alicai, the Director of Research at the National Crops Resources Research Institute, who reflected on the institute’s legacy and the bold future it envisions for crop improvement in Uganda.