Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Agricultural Research House, Plot 223D Cadastral Zone B6, Mabushi,Abuja Nigeria |
| Website | https://arcn.gov.ng/ |
The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) is a Nigerian government agency coordinating and monitoring agricultural research to increase agricultural productivity for economic development.[1][2] The agency also trains farmers,[3] for instance through television and radio programs.
Activities
[edit]The Executive Secretary of the Council, Professor Garba Hamidu Sharubutu, represents Nigeria on the Board of Trustees of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation, an organization that works towards improving food security prospects in the continent through agricultural technology and giving support to farmers and governments in Sub-Saharan Africa to more easily access tools and resources that will give them a competitive edge in the 21st century agriculture markets.[4][5]
Recruiting
[edit]In January 2024, 1,650 new scientists joined the services of the ARCN to make more research on food security in order to reduce food scarcity in the country.[6][7] The ARCN has responsibility for training and extension activities.[8]
Quickly maturing crops
[edit]The secretary of the ARCN has urged the federal government to work more on the production of quickly maturing crops in order to facilitate the production of food and reduce food scarcity.[9]
Radio and television
[edit]In 2021, the agency inaugurated Agricultural Radio and Television to disseminate information to farmers more effectively.[10]
Transformation
[edit]In January 2024, the Nigerian federal government announced a transformation of the ARCN and all its affiliations. It was declared by the Minister of Agriculture.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria's Website | GFAR". www.gfar.net. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/03/food-production-arcn-takes-offices-services-to-farmers/
- ^ Online, Tribune (2022-12-07). "Agric Ministry, ARCN train Benue farmers on use of mordern farming technology". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
- ^ "African Agricultural Technology Foundation | GFAR". www.gfar.net. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Arogbonlo, Israel (2023-01-30). "Prof Sharubutu appointed in AATF board of Trustees". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ John, Adegwu (2024-01-20). "Food Security: 1,650 New Scientists Join ARCN To Boost Agric Research". Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ Ugwu, Francis (2024-01-26). "Food security: ARCN recruits 1,650 scientists to boost production". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ "FAOLEX". www.fao.org. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "Concentrate on Production of Quick Maturing Crops, Research Council Advises FG – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ Online, Tribune (2021-12-08). "ARCN radio, television will drive agricultural technologies to rural farmers ― Prof Sharubutu". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
- ^ John, Adegwu (2024-01-27). "Capability Building, Others Top Agenda As FG Moves To Reform ARCN". Retrieved 2024-06-29.