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The National Root Crops Research Institute, located in Umudike, Abia State, is the premier agricultural research institution in Nigeria. Its historical roots extend to an experimental farm inaugurated at Moor Plantation, Ibadan, on January 1, 1923, by the Nigerian Department of Agriculture. This initiative evolved with the establishment of the School of Agriculture in 1955. Subsequently, in 1956, these entities merged to form the Eastern Nigeria Agricultural Research and Training Station (ARTS), with its headquarters in Enugu.

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President Bola Tinubu
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President Approves Patent for NRCRI…

April 19, 2026

Innovation President Approves Patent for NRCRI Turmeric Tea Innovation The National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, has received a Certificate...

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Prof Chiedozie Egesi
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NRCRI Unveils Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties…

April 19, 2026

The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia state has made another significant breakthrough following the approval of its...

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Prof Chiedozie Egesi
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NRCRI establishes Regenerative Agroforestry Farm

August 23, 2024

NRCRI/TCGRI - CATAS collaboration to catalyze Agricultural productivity in Nigeria Leveraging technological advancements and fostering collaborative research between China and...

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Prof Chiedozie Egesi
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NRCRI/TCGRI – CATAS collaboration to…

August 23, 2024

NRCRI/TCGRI - CATAS collaboration to catalyze Agricultural productivity in Nigeria Leveraging technological advancements and fostering collaborative research between China and...

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Early-Maturing Yam Variety “SHARP-SHARP” Launched

March 9, 2024

Early-Maturing Yam Variety "SHARP-SHARP" Launched In a significant advancement for agriculture, a new variety of yam, dubbed SHARP-SHARP, has been...

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