National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Archives

March 27, 2026

Nigeria Introduces ‘Moorbeta’ Chicken, 57 Improved Crops For Higher Yields

News Crackers Agriculture, Business African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB), National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), National Variety Release Committee (NVRC) 0

Major Push to Strengthen Food Production NIGERIA has taken a significant step toward enhancing food security with the release of a new chicken breed and 57 improved crop varieties aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and nutrition. The announcement was made during the 36th meeting of the National Committee on Naming, Registration and Release of Crop […]