Welcome to NRCRI

National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike, started on 1st January, 1923 on a 20 hectare land, as a British Colonial Provincial Research Farm, under the Nigeria Colonial Department of Agriculture with headquarters at Moor Plantation Ibadan. Following Nigerian regionalization in 1955, it came under the Eastern Region Ministry of Agriculture that was supervised by the Director of Agriculture at Enugu. In the same year, the School of Agriculture was establishment at the same location. This complex became known as the Eastern Nigeria Agricultural Research Station in 1956.

Mandate

The national mandate of NRCRI is to research into the genetic improvement, production, processing, storage utilization and socio-economies of root and tuber crops of economic importance.

Mission

To provide the necessary environment for the production, processing and marketing of value-added products of root and tuber crops towards National food security, income generation, gainful employment and rapid industrial development.

Achievements

The Institute in collaboration with IITA, Ibadan, has substantially contributed to the National Food Security and sufficiency through research and extension activities on root and tuber crops

NRCRI Bulletin

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MILESTONES

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Million MT of Cassava produced in Nigeria aided by NRCRI

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MT Garri Contributed by NRCRI to SFR Programme

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New Hybrid Yam Varieties Released by NRCRI

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Metric tonnes Irish Potato produced in 2012

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Highlight of today's training on Commercial Seed Entrepreneurship (CSE) and Good Agricultural Practices for Cassava.

■ Dr Moses Okwusi gave insights on the "Safe use and Application of Herbicides"

■ Dr Mark Tokula talked about "The Business of Cassava Seeds"

■ Dr Godwin Atser made a detailed presentation on the 6 steps to Weed Management in Cassava.

■ Dr Helen Anyaegbunam spoke on the "Essentials of Financial Record keeping"

■ Dr Christian Nwadili drew the attention of the participants on the various ways of identifying Pests and Diseases in cassava and also manage them.

■ Mr Ukwa Kalu spoke on Quality seeds and ways to identify them.

■ Mrs Hannah Anighoro took the participants through creating their action plans (writing their goals down) for the next planting season.

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Sahel Consulting @sahelconsulting·

15 May

Thank you @cegesi, Program Lead, @NextGenCassava for the admirable knowledge and information shared during your presentation on "New Cassava Varieties, Product Profiling, and Implications for the Cassava Industry"
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(IITA)CassavaMatters @CassavaMatters·

11 May

Prof. Chiedozie Egesi: @IITA_CGIAR & @nrcri_umudike released 5 cassava varieties in #Nigeria in 2020... These varieties are high yielding, possess stable dry matter, and are excellent for flour & starch production...

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Sahel Consulting @sahelconsulting·

11 May

The research institutes (IITA and NCRI) released 5 cassava varieties in Nigeria (2020) which represent 3 cassava product profiles and serves as the first products in Africa. - Prof. @cegesi of @NextGenCassava and @nrcri_umudike.
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Sahel Consulting @sahelconsulting·

11 May

We are delighted that this summit is holding to mobilize capital and Human resources to ensure timely adequate and profitable interventions in the #Cassava Value Chain- Joseph Onyeka of @nrcri_umudike.
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OWSD (Nigeria) Umudike Chapter @OWSD_Umudike·

30 Apr

OWSD Umudike is just 6 weeks away. Please plan to attend, and inform others!
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5th BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE FOR THE DEVELOPING WORLD (OWSD), NIGERIA. UMUDIKE 2021
Theme: MAKING RESEARCH COUNT IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF WOMEN SCIENTISTS.
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30 Apr

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NRCRI UMUDIKE @nrcri_umudike·

28 Apr

Genome Editing can -

■ Increase the micronutrients i.e Iron and Zinc in Cassava.
■Reduce the effects of Pests and Diseases in Cassava.
■Remove the bottlenecks experienced with Conventional Breeding Cycle says Dr Okwuonu

https://sciencenigeria.com/gene-editing-viable-tool-for-cassava-improvement-okwuonu/

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NRCRI UMUDIKE @nrcri_umudike·

28 Apr

Join Zoom Meeting
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Press Briefing on Genome Editing by Expert Dr Ihuoma Okwuonu
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Date:28/4/2021
Time:Abuja Time 9AM-10:30AM
Nairobi Time 11AM-12:30PM

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7 Apr

Eat Healthy! Stay Safe!

Let Food Be Thy Medicine!

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NRCRI UMUDIKE @nrcri_umudike·

4 Apr

May this Special Day bring blessings and good fortune to you all.
Happy Easter!
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ADDRESS

Km 8 Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road P.M.B 7006 Umuahia Abia State Nigeria