WHAT WE DO

OUR MOTTO

Institute of Agricultural Research and Training…………….. Improving Farmers’ productivity and Livelihoods

OUR VISION

A world class Institute of Agricultural Research, responsive to farmers’ and other stakeholders’ needs towards Sustainable Development.

OUR MISSION

To develop, validate and transfer appropriate demand-driven agricultural technologies that are ecofriendly, affordable and adaptable through effective agricultural research and extension system.

NATIONAL MANDATES

  • Research into efficient use and management of soil resources for increased and sustainable agricultural productivity.
  • Research into genetic improvement of kenaf and jute

ZONAL MANDATES

  • Southwest Farming Systems Research and Extension in various agro-ecologies
  • Research into maize, grain legumes and trypanotolerant livestock for Southwest Nigerian ecologies
  • Development of improved processing and utilization technology for crops and livestock