Research on Livestock

KALRO addresses constraints in the livestock sub-sector through
the development of technologies that Improve feed availability throughout the year
especially dry season feeding

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Research on Sorghum Varieties

Sorghum is a drought tolerant crop hence it’s grown in the drier areas.
Our research objectives in sorghum research are;
Increased yield, drought, disease and pest tolerance, earliness, seed colour and marketability.

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Welcome to KALRO

Our Vision

Excellence in agricultural and livestock research towards transformed livelihoods

Our Mission

To conduct agricultural research through the application of science, technology, and innovation to catalyze sustainable growth and development in agriculture and livestock Product Value Chains

Goal

To contribute to the growth of the agricultural sector through research coordination and regulation; technology and innovation development; and catalyze transfer and utilization of agricultural research outputs.

Mandate

The mandate of KALRO as stated in the Act is to:
a) Promote, streamline, coordinate and regulate in Kenya research in crops, livestock, genetic resources, and biotechnology;
b) Promote, streamline, coordinate and regulate research in crops and animal diseases;
c) Expedite equitable access to research information, resources, and technology and promote the application of the research findings and technology in the field of agriculture