Agricultural Research Council - Excellence in Research and Development

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation in support of the Agricultural sector.

The ARC’s vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa. The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for its excellence in its core area of business.

The Act sets out the objectives of the ARC as conducting of research, development & technology transfer in order to:

* Promote agriculture & industry;
* Contribute to better quality of life;
* Facilitate/ensure natural resource conservation

The ARC was established by the Agricultural Research Act 86 of 1990 (as amended) and is the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa. It is a schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999, as amended by Act 29 of 1999.

Tag: Agricultural Research, Agricultural Research Council, Science Institution, Agricultural Sector, Agricultural Research Institution, Promote Agriculture, Industrial Crops, Livestock, Natural Resources,

Web: http://www.arc.agric.za/
Category: Agriculture - Research -
Country Name: South Africa
Address: 1134 Park street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Phone Number: +27 (0)12 427 9700

Agricultural Research Council - Excellence in Research and Development

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