Research Institutes

The 14 National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) under the purview of the Council operate across Nigeria's diverse agro-ecological zones, each specializing in region-specific commodities and farming systems—from southern root crops to northern drought-resistant varieties—serving as the nation's primary centres for developing and distributing targeted agricultural technologies.

In line with the Council's mandate, these NARIs, established under the amended Council Act, are tasked with: Developing and transferring demand-driven technologies that address farmers/end-user needs; Maintaining accountability through client-responsive research; Providing extension support services to farmers and stakeholders; and Actively engaging end-users of the research system in shaping research agendas

  • Cocoa Research Institute Of Nigeria, Ibadan
  • National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike
  • Nigerian Institute For Oil Palm Research, Benin
  • National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi
  • Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin
  • National Animal Production And Research Institute, Zaria
  • Institute Of Agricultural Research And Training, Ibadan
  • National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan
  • Institute For Agricultural Research, Zaria
  • Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri
  • National Agricultural Extension Research Liason Services, Zaria
  • Rubber Research Institute Of Nigeria, Benin City
  • National Veterinary Research Institute, VOM
  • National Centre For Agricultural Mechanization
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Coordination Report

These reports outline ARCN's strategic coordination of Nigeria's agricultural research
system—tracking policy impact, technology adoption, institutional performance, and
budget execution—to align with federal priorities, drive sector growth, and ensure
accountability across research institutes.

Our Technologies

Explore our NARI's agricultural innovations - high-yield seed varieties, smart farming techniques, & sustainable solutions. Together, we're transforming Nigeria's agri-sector through research-driven technologies that empower farmers and boost national food security since 2009.