SLARI is now the agricultural research and agricultural technology generating body for the benefit of the farming, fishing and forestry sectors and to provide for other related matters. When fully operational, SLARI will be expected to have the following seven research centres:

In order to streamline and refocus the research, programming process, research and development in SLARI has been rationalized into seven research program areas of focus that include: Root, Tuber and Grain Legume Crops program; Cereal Crops Program; Livestock program; Forestry and Tree Crops Program; Horticultural Crops Program; Fisheries Program

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) seek to promote multiplication of seven food crops (improving planting materials) with high yielding potentials and nutritive value sourced from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria.

Here you can find useful documents about SLARI for downloads. SLARI Acting Director General Matthew L. S. Gboku Ph.D. presents a brief status report of SLARI to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and the Council Chairman during the presentation of SLARI's Chairman of Council to the top management of SLARI.

In order to help improve the livelihood of farmers in the tree crop, livestock and horticulture subsectors as well as export their products to boost the ailing economy, the European Union (EU) has generously dished out €2 million to the Sierra Leone Agricultural Research Institute (SLARI) to carry out research in tree crop, livestock and ...

In coordinating the Root, Tuber and Grain Legume Crops Programme of SLARI, the Njala Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) focuses on the development and promotion of nine product value chains outlined below.

Strengthening the Post-harvest Engineering, Food and Nutrition Thematic Area of SLARI for Effective Research Activities. In Sierra Leone, post-harvest loss is estimated to be between 10-20%.

Job Title: LOGISTICS/LIAISON OFFICER (1) – SLARI HQ Position Description: To provide logistics support for SLARI activities and managing supply chain, liaising with the centres. At all times seeking to raise the efficiency of logistics systems and increase their cost-effectiveness. Department: Administrative Department

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The Root, Tuber and Grain Legume Crops Programme is coordinated and implemented by the Njala Agricultural Research Centre (NARC). The Programme is expected to enhance sustainable productivity, commercialization and competitiveness of the root, tuber and grain legume crops.In order to do this, the Programme is expected to contribute to the delivery of the overall institutional purpose through ...