Research Institutes
ARCN Research Institutes are non-profit research organizations conducting innovative
research. Home to more than 9,000 scientists, researchers, technicians and staff, the
Centers work to transform food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Click on a
Center below to learn more.
Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria
The Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) is Nigeria's premier research institution dedicated to the development and improvement of cocoa and other tree crops. Established in 1964, CRIN applies science and technology to increase productivity, improve quality, and add value to its mandate crops while disseminating research findings through extension services and capacity building.
Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria
Rubber research institute of Nigeria is the only Federal Government agency in Nigeria that has the mandate to conduct research and development on rubber and other latex producing plants of economic importance.
National Horticultural Research Institute
The National Horticultural Research Institute (Headquarter); located in Ibadan was established in 1975 with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme in conjunction with food and Agricultural Organization as fruits and vegetables research and demonstration centre.
National Root Crops Research Institute
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) was established in 1948 as West African Stored Products Research Unit (WASPRU) to assess the quality of exportable crops from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Gambia to United Kingdom during the colonial era. It became Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute after the independence in 1960.
National Cereals Research Institute
Rubber research institute of Nigeria is the only Federal Government agency in Nigeria that has the mandate to conduct research and development on rubber and other latex producing plants of economic importance.
National Animal Production And Research Institute
The National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) originated from the Shika Cattle Stud farm established in 1928. Initially focused on selecting indigenous breeds of bulls for breeding native herds, the institute evolved through various stages before being established as an autonomous research institute
National Agricultural Extension Research Liason Services
Rubber research institute of Nigeria is the only Federal Government agency in Nigeria that has the mandate to conduct research and development on rubber and other latex producing plants of economic importance.
National Veterinary Research Institute
The National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) is Nigeria's premier institute for veterinary research and vaccine production. Established in 1924 as a Veterinary Laboratory in Vom, following devastating Rinderpest outbreaks that decimated cattle populations in West Africa.
Nigerian Institute For Oil Palm Research
Rubber research institute of Nigeria is the only Federal Government agency in Nigeria that has the mandate to conduct research and development on rubber and other latex producing plants of economic importance.
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) focuses on research into bulk storage problems of export commodities and local food crops. Established in 1948 as the West African Stored Products Research Unit (WASPRU), it became NSPRI after Nigeria's independence in 1960. The institute specializes in improving and maintaining the quality of bulk commodity crops and local food crops.
Institute Of Agricultural Research And Training
Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) was established in 1948 as West African Stored Products Research Unit (WASPRU) to assess the quality of exportable crops from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Gambia to United Kingdom during the colonial era. It became Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute after the independence in 1960.
Institute For Agricultural Research, Zaria
Rubber research institute of Nigeria is the only Federal Government agency in Nigeria that has the mandate to conduct research and development on rubber and other latex producing plants of economic importance.
Lake Chad Research Institute
The National Horticultural Research Institute (Headquarter); located in Ibadan was established in 1975 with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme in conjunction with food and Agricultural Organization as fruits and vegetables research and demonstration centre.
National Centre For Agricultural Mechanization
The National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) is Nigeria's premier institution dedicated to accelerating agricultural mechanization in the country. Established through Decree No. 35 of 1990 and later amended in the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) 2021 Act, NCAM serves as a hub for developing and promoting agricultural mechanization