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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

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MAY 2022 EDITION
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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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MANDATE: In line with its national and zonal mandates, the Institute has the responsibility of conducting research into several areas of agricultural endeavour.

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nrcri_umudikeNRCRI UMUDIKE@nrcri_umudike·
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Jubilant atmosphere today as Dr G.N Asumugha assumes office as the Acting Executive Director @nrcri_umudike.

Dr Asumugha until this day was the Director, Inter-Dept Agric Economics/Agribusiness Studies in the institute.

Hearty congratulations sir.
@FmardNg @sahelconsulting

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sahelconsultingSahel Consulting@sahelconsulting·
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Join us at the Cassava Seed Business Summit on May 27, 2021 as we discuss “Financing and Insurance Opportunities for the Sustainable Growth of the Cassava Seed System.
Go to http://sahelconsult.com/csb to register for free.
@CatholicRelief @IITA_CGIAR @iitagoseedltd @nrcri_umudike

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nrcri_umudikeNRCRI UMUDIKE@nrcri_umudike·
27 Apr

The training Coordinator for BASICS-II project @nrcri_umudike, Dr Godwin Asumugha has enjoined Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs in S.S and S.E Nigeria to ensure that their farms meet all @NASC_NG requirements to avoid being sanctioned. @CassavaMatters
@FmardNg @gatesfoundation #CASSAVA

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CropImprovementInnovation Lab for Crop Improvement@CropImprovement·
25 Feb

Taro leaf blight (TLB) attacks the leaves of taro, which has historically reduced taro yields by up to 50% and leaf yield losses of up to 95%. Researchers in #Nigeria are on a mission to upend TLB epidemics across West Africa. Learn how 👇 @nrcri_umudike https://ilci.cornell.edu/2022/02/21/new-initiative-to-confront-taro-leaf-blight-in-nigeria/

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nrcri_umudikeNRCRI UMUDIKE@nrcri_umudike·
9 Feb

Welcome to the 2021 Annual Research_Extension_Farmer_Input_Linkage_System (REFILS) workshop.

Theme: Strengthening REFILS in the South-East for Food Security and Agribusiness Development.
@ACAI_IITA @AfricaYam @FmardNg

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CassavaMatters(IITA)CassavaMatters@CassavaMatters·
7 Feb

Connect with us virtually at Cassava Matters farmers’ webinar; watch, listen and learn as experts guide you to make the right decisions on cassava as the 2022 planting season approaches.
Click to register https://bit.ly/3AVOFIl
Date: Thursday, 10 February 2022
Time: 11am–12noon

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nrcri_umudikeNRCRI UMUDIKE@nrcri_umudike·
12 Jan

BREAKING NEWS!
Three (3) new provitamin A #Cassava varieties namely HEADMASTER, SECURITY and NO-HUNGER released by @Nrcri_Umudike and @IITA_CGIAR Nigeria today,12th January 2022! Fruit of many years of work supported by the @HarvestPlus

Hearty Congratulations to @cegesi & team

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BelaTeekenBĂ©la Teeken@BelaTeeken·
9 Jan

Rural youth in southern Nigeria: Fractured lives and ambitious futures - Barbara Crossouard, Mairead Dunne, Carolina Szyp, Tessy Madu, BĂ©la Teeken, 2021
@CGIAR @CGIARgender @IITA_CGIAR @nrcri_umudike @SussexUni @IFAD @IDS_UK https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/14407833211042422#.Ydqiv_nh0D8.twitter

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OWSD_UmudikeOWSD (Nigeria) Umudike Chapter@OWSD_Umudike·
2 Dec

Congratulations @FUNAINIGERIA for the successful inauguration of her #OWSD chapter and Pioneer Executives by the National Chairperson, Prof Olayinka I. Nwachukwu.@OwsdSecretariat @Mouau_EDU @nrcri_umudike @bowenuniversity @BlessOye @OWSD_SA @UN_Women @womeninstemi @ChinenyeEkemez

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