Prof. Bello Zaki Abubakar
Ag. Executive Secretary
Welcome to ARCN
Welcome to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Nigeria’s apex organization for coordinating agricultural research, training, and extension services. Established by Decree 44 of 1999 (now an Act), ARCN leads efforts in agricultural innovation and development.
Our journey began in the late 19th century with a botanical garden in Lagos. Today, we manage a network of National Agricultural Research Institutes and Federal Colleges of Agriculture nationwide, exemplifying Nigeria’s commitment to agricultural excellence.
ARCN seeks to advance food security, economic growth, and rural development through research, planning, coordination, and regulation. By partnering with researchers, farmers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, we ensure practical solutions for Nigerian agriculture.
Our focus areas include:
- Advancing evidence-based agricultural policies
- Promoting innovation and technology in agriculture
- Building capacity in the agricultural sector
- Encouraging collaboration with global agricultural scientists
- Facilitating knowledge transfer from research to practice
Whether you are a researcher, farmer, student, or policymaker, ARCN is your partner in transforming Nigerian agriculture. Explore our programs and join us in creating a food-secure and prosperous Nigeria.
Our Core Mandates
Agricultural Research
Driving innovation in Nigerian agriculture, we bring together brilliant minds to solve farming challenges. From developing better crop varieties to improving livestock production, our research shapes the future of agriculture. We connect Nigerian scientists with global experts, maintain a comprehensive agricultural library, and ensure research directly benefits farmers across the nation.
Agricultural Training
Growing tomorrow's agricultural leaders is our passion! Through our network of Federal Colleges of Agriculture, we equip the next generation with practical skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Whether you're interested in modern farming techniques, livestock management, or agribusiness, our training programs open doors to exciting opportunities in agriculture.
Extension Services
Bridging the gap between research and real-world farming! We work hard to ensure innovative agricultural solutions reach the farmers who need them most. Through workshops, training sessions, and direct community engagement, we're making modern agricultural knowledge accessible to everyone - from small-scale farmers to large agricultural enterprises, transforming research into results.
Impacts Based On Numbers
435+
Agricultural
Innovations and
improved technologies
2500+
Middle Level
Manpower Trained
578
Adopted villages &
Adopted schools -
Agricultural Research
Outreach Centres
(AROC)
3000+
Professionals in
our Research and
Academia Network
Managing research, extension, and training activities across Nigeria’s NARS has driven significant
agricultural growth. These efforts have boosted production and improved livelihoods, strengthening food
security and economic development nationwide.
Institutions
Explore our network of research institutes and Federal Colleges of Agriculture dedicated to
advancing agricultural innovation and sustainability across Nigeria.
National Horticultural Research Institute
Jericho Reservation Area, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria
Idi-Ayunre Oluyole Local Govt. Area Ibadan,Oyo State
Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria
Km 19, Benin-Sapele High Way, Benin City.
National Root Crops Research Institute
Km 8 Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road Umuahia, Abia State
National Cereals Research Institute
National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI),Badeggi, Niger
National Animal Production And Research Institute
No 2, Sokoto Road , Shika Zaria, kaduna
Our Partners
Partner with us to advance agricultural
research training and extension in Nigeria
We are committed to working with equally ambitious
Research Institutes and stakeholders to bridge the sustainability gap in Africa, ensuring smallholder farmers have everything they need to
succeed.
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