Agricultural Engineering & Research Facility (AEATREC)

In order to enable NARO contribute adequately and sustainably to NDP III development goals and realization of NARO Strategic Plan 2017/18 – 2027/28, NARO management has embarked on improving agricultural engineering research facilities at Namalere to International Standards in a phased manner over a four year period.
The facility will have three (3) functions:

1. Research in agricultural and bio-system engineering,
2. Training and services to farmers, private sector especially agro-industries and
3. Local agricultural machinery manufacturers.

NARO has planned to construct buildings for the modern agricultural engineering research workshops and laboratories, as well as exhibition spaces to showcase the Products achieved from the several processes.

Summary of activities performed

1. Site evaluation, analysis and impact of existing and / or proposed development on its immediate environs.
2. Architectural Design and Site Development.
3. Structural Design.
4. Preparation of Bills Of Quantity
5. Design of Sanitary, plumbing, drainage, water supply and sewerage.
6. Electrical, Electronic, Communication Systems and ICT design.
7. Ventilation and Air Conditioning Design (HVAC) and other Mechanical Systems.
8. Fire detection, Fire protection and Security systems etc.