National Agricultural Advisory Services Act, 2001. Country/Territory Uganda Document type Legislation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of an Organisation known as the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), its composition, functions and administration, for the promotion of market-oriented agriculture and to provide for other related and incidental matters. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Agricultural development Institution Extension Capacity building Food security Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act establishes the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides with respect to its administration and operations. The objects of this organization include promotion of market-oriented farming to promote food security, nutrition and household incomes and enhancing famer and farmer groups capacities, especially in the managing of farms. Farmer groups may register with NAADS so as to benefit from its services. Full text English Website www.ulii.org