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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 promoting food security prospects in the continent through agricultural technology and giving support to farmers and governments Sub-Saharan Africa to easily access tools and resources that will give them the needed competitive edge in the 21st century agriculture markets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Agricultural Technology Foundation {{!}} GFAR |url=https://www.gfar.net/organizations/african-agricultural-technology-foundation |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=www.gfar.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Arogbonlo |first=Israel |date=2023-01-30 |title=Prof Sharubutu appointed in AATF board of Trustees |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/prof-sharubutu-appointed-in-aatf-board-of-trustees/ |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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 promoting food security prospects in the continent through agricultural technology and giving support to farmers and governments Sub-Saharan Africa to easily access tools and resources that will give them the needed competitive edge in the 21st century agriculture markets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=African Agricultural Technology Foundation {{!}} GFAR |url=https://www.gfar.net/organizations/african-agricultural-technology-foundation |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=www.gfar.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Arogbonlo |first=Israel |date=2023-01-30 |title=Prof Sharubutu appointed in AATF board of Trustees |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/prof-sharubutu-appointed-in-aatf-board-of-trustees/ |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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in January 2024 New scientist joined Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) joined the service of the agric council in other to make more research on food security and make more research in other to reduced food scarcity in the country. |
in January 2024 New scientist joined Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) joined the service of the agric council in other to make more research on food security and make more research in other to reduced food scarcity in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |first=Adegwu |date=2024-01-20 |title=Food Security: 1,650 New Scientists Join ARCN To Boost Agric Research |url=https://leadership.ng/food-security-1650-new-scientists-join-arcn-to-boost-agric-research/ |access-date=2024-06-29 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:34, 29 June 2024
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1903 |
| 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] In 2021, the agency inaugurated Agricultural Radio and Television to disseminate information to farmers more effectively.[4]
Activities
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 promoting food security prospects in the continent through agricultural technology and giving support to farmers and governments Sub-Saharan Africa to easily access tools and resources that will give them the needed competitive edge in the 21st century agriculture markets.[5][6]
in January 2024 New scientist joined Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) joined the service of the agric council in other to make more research on food security and make more research in other to reduced food scarcity in the country.[7]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Online, Tribune (2021-12-08). "ARCN radio, television will drive agricultural technologies to rural farmers ― Prof Sharubutu". 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.