NRCRI pledges technical support as Abia flags off inputs distribution for 17,000 farmers The Executive Director/Chief Executive of the National Root Crops Research Institute, NRCRI, Umudike, Prof. Chiedozie Egesi, has described the flag-off of the Abia State Farmers Input Support Programme as “a declaration that agriculture has once again taken its rightful place” in the ….  Read More

Abia Agriculture Commissioner, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze Hails Prof. Chiedozie Egesi on Global Agri-Food Pioneer Recognition Th‌e Hono‌urab‌le Commissi‍oner for Ag‍riculture‌ in Abia Sta⁠te, Dr‌. Cli‌ff Agb‌aeze, FCIB, has congra‍tula‌ted the Exec‌utive Direct⁠or of the National Root Crops Researc‍h Institute (NRCRI)‌, Prof. Chiedoz⁠ie Egesi, on his recognition as one of the 202⁠6 Top Agri‌-Food Pioneers by ….  Read More

Nigeria’s Prof. Chiedozie Egesi Among 40 Global Agri-food Pioneers Honoured by World Food Prize Foundation The World Food Prize Foundation has named Nigeria’s Professor Chiedozie Ngozi Egesi among 40 distinguished innovators recognized as the 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP), marking the 40th anniversary of the prestigious World Food Prize. The 2026 cohort comprises 40 outstanding individuals ….  Read More

Innovation President Approves Patent for NRCRI Turmeric Tea Innovation The National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, has received a Certificate of Patent for its breakthrough innovation in turmeric tea production, marking a major step in agricultural value addition, product development, and commercialisation of indigenous crops. Published by NRCRI Umudike | Innovation & Research Update For ….  Read More

NRCRI Unveils Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia state has made another significant breakthrough following the approval of its three new crop varieties by the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock Breeds and Fisheries during its 36th meeting held ….  Read More