The Role of Agricultural Engineering: The core purpose of this division is to develop and apply agricultural engineering technology that will contribute to higher yields, higher income and lower input costs for agriculture and related industries in a sustainable way. The objectives are thus: •To create wealth and to eliminate poverty in agriculture by increasing profits through the reduction of input costs, increased production, improved product quality, and value adding. •To develop and apply engineering technology for the sustainable utilisation and development of resources used in agriculture. •To promote and increase the efficient and sustainable utilisation of natural resources. •To protect, reclaim and restore deteriorated natural resources. •To develop human resources in the field of agricultural engineering technology.

The Soil, Climate and Water business unit follows a holistic approach towards natural resources utilization and conservation. It therefore promotes and collaborates in multi-institutional, cross-sectoral, bilateral and multi-lateral research teams. Its researchers are trained and experienced in project management and planning, and in teamwork. This business unit has a proud history of successful formal agreements with national and international initiatives, and actively participates in formal ARC cooperation agreements with other countries. It hosts international and national symposia and is experienced in facilitating workshops and problem analysis. The strength of the Soil, Climate and Water business unit lies in its multidisciplinary approach, scientific excellence, breadth and depth of scientific and technological skills, and in its capacity to draw on a wide range of key disciplines required to provide holistic, innovative solutions to clients with respect to sustainable ...

The ARC-Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Campus (ARC-OVR), has long tradition of veterinary research since its founding in 1908 by Sir Arnold Theiler It is nationally and internationally recognized as a veterinary centre of excellence. The ARC-OVR is a flagship Campus of the Agricultural Research Council and plays an important role in maintaining the health of our national herd and wildlife.

Animal Production is based in Irene, with several satellite stations strategically positioned throughout the country. This research focus area carries out primary and secondary research, development and technology transfer with respect to Animal Breeding and Improvement, Rangelands and Nutrition, and Food Science and Technology to improve productivity and sustainable resource utilisation. In addition, this research focus area serves as the custodian of national assets such as the conservation of animal, forage and bacterial culture collection genetic resources, including databases and DNA banks associated with them. ? The country's Livestock Recording and Improvement Schemes and associated database, the Integrated Registration and Genetic Information System (INTERGIS) are also managed by this division on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Animal Production's strategic focus for research and service delivery is guided by the strategic goals of the ARC

The ARC-Institute for Industrial Crops is an Institute of the Agricultural Research Council in South Africa. ARC-IIC is responsible for all the research on cotton, hemp, flax, kenaf, sisal, tobacco and indigenous fibre crops. The Institute, based in Rustenburg in the North West Province, operates with three research divisions namely, Plant Protection, Crop and Soil Science and Cultivar Development. The Institute also manages three experimental stations and conducts field trials in all the production areas for cotton, tobacco and the other crops mentioned above in South Africa.

A practical approach to agricultural research. Specialised in contract screening, development and registration of agricultural chemicals and plants (gm). Research farm, field-laboratory bioassays.