Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute- Kabanyolo (MUARIK)
The Institute is located 17km North of Kampala. Access is along Gayaza Road.
The objectives
- To provide the necessary facilities for practical teaching and demonstrations for students
- Provide facilities for research projects
- Provide data of types of small and large scale farming in the fertile Lake Victoria crescent as well as basic husbandry information which might be applicable in East Africa region.
- To evolve an integrated farming system which can afford opportunities for teaching aspects of farm management.
- To create a focal point of contact with farmers , field officers teachers scientists and others connected with the agricultural industry in East Africa and elsewhere
The institute benefits from being close to other institutions. It is adjacent to Gayaza Girls high school teaching agricultural and nutritional science with its own farm. Six km away, lie Namulonge Research station and the headquarters of the special Development section ministry of agriculture at Namalere are situated nearby.
Kabanyolo is a mixed farm with some specialized areas such as floriculture and horticulture being pursued. Poultry, piggery, livestock and crop farming are practiced.
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Mission
To advance agricultural development through high-quality and impact oriented science and capacity building efforts that bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development for farming communities.
MUARIK is headed by a director [Prof Moses Tenywa] assisted by a farm manager responsible mainly for production and training. These are supported by staff categorized into foremen, assistant foremen, stockmen and general farm workers.











