Scientific Support Services
Our Specialized Support
We support research through the professional coordination and management of information and data systems, ensuring that cutting-edge research reaches our end users effectively.
Empowering Knowledge
Managing institutional knowledge to empower scientists, stakeholders, and the general public with verified agricultural data.
Our Specialist Units
Library Section
Supporting research through information evaluation and management.
Over 5000 textbooks, journals, reports, and staff theses.
Access to TEEAL (The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library) - over 425 journals offline.
Digital repository for peer-reviewed full-text articles by institutional scientists.
Subscription to 25+ agricultural databases/journals including Research4life.
Commercial services: Printing, scanning, typesetting, and binding.
TCPU Unit
Training, Communication and Publication Unit for technology promotion.
Manages two fully air-conditioned conference centres with high-end audio-visual equipment.
Coordinates training programs, seminars, and residential workshops.
Technology transfer via training manuals, production guides, and mass media creation.
Training for Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) and Innovation Platforms (IPs).
Assistance in capturing field activities via high-quality video and photography.
Public Relation Unit
Ensuring institutional visibility and professional media coordination.
Official mouthpiece of the Institute for public and national engagement.
Arranging radio and television educational programs for scientists.
Organization of 'Open Days', 'Renaissance Days', and exhibitions.
Coordination of media presence at Farmer's Day celebrations.
Scientific Secretary
The core hub for communication, documentation, and reporting.
Compilation and publishing of quarterly and annual statutory reports.
Organization of annual IRREP (In-house Review and Research Planning).
Management of all social media platforms and website content generation.
Processing and packaging promotion documents for senior members.
ICT Unit
Modern infrastructure and technical support for the digital workplace.
Hardware/software support and maintenance of Local Area Network (LAN).
Liaising with ISPs and web hosting companies for seamless online presence.
Management of weather station data for research availability.
Support for business meetings and specialized HALL set-ups.
Quantifiable Results
Support services are not just behind the scenes—they deliver direct impact to regional and international stakeholders.
Technicians Trained
From 9 African countries in crop management.
Regional Training
Participants from 12 West African countries in seed marketing.
Root & Tuber Courses
Local collaborative courses for MOFA, CRI, and SARI.
Extension Materials
Distributed guides, flip charts, and video clips.
Plantain Suckers
Supplied to stakeholders including Ghana Rubber Estate Ltd.
Registered Farmers
Trained on Good Agricultural Practices (KAFACI-ENAES).
Research Interests
Agronomy to Postharvest
Comprehensive support along the mandate crops chain.
Paradigm Shift
Moving from tech-transfer to information-driven commodity value chains.
E-Agriculture
Leveraging ICT for efficient dissemination and agricultural growth.
Experimental Design
Creating models to meet emerging data demands in modern research.
Collaboration & Partnerships
Staff & Divisional Strength
The division boasts a dynamic team of 22 personnel dedicated to providing superior scientific support. Our structure is designed for specialized focus while maintaining a unified goal.
17
Permanent Staff
5
National Service/NABCO
Managed by
Divisional Heads & Specialists
Multidisciplinary team across 5 core technical sections.