Organisation Agricultural Research Division
Alternate Name  
Abbreviation ARD
Parent Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperatives
u.r.l. http://www.gov.sz/home.asp?pid=657
http://www.gov.sz/home.asp?pid=4363&toolid=15&itemid=4766
email malkernsresearch@iafricaonline.co.sz
Country Swaziland
Location Malkerns
Address Malkerns Research Station at Mdutjane, Malkerns
Postal Address PO Box 4, Malkerns
Telephone +(268) 5283 017
Management u.r.l.  
Fax +(268) 5283 360
Sector Agricultural Research - General
Organisation Type African Public Sector
Status  
Stated Role The Agricultural Research Division (ARD) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) is responsible for applied and adaptive research on crops, soils, and socio-economics. Crop screening involves the initial evaluation and introduction of crop varieties with an aim of identifying the most suitable cultivars and practices of producing these crops and the control of pests and diseases using the most economical and environmentally friendly pesticides. Socio-economics research involves the monitoring and evaluation of technology adoption, identification of constraints and the preparation of partial budgets.
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Current Positions
Position Name From To
Chief Research Officer Paul Mkhatshwa 2006  
Senior Research Officer Zodwa Mamba 2006  
Budgets
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Links to Related Organisations
Parent Tree Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperatives
Government of Swaziland
Subsidiary Organisations Cereals Agronomy Section
National Plant Genetic Resources Centre
Food Science and Technology Unit
Entomology Research Unit
Biometry Section
Plant Pathology Unit
Horticulture Research Unit
Roots and Tubers Section
Soil Chemistry Unit
Weed Science Unit
Grain Legumes Research Section
Cotton Breeding Research Section
Soil Fertility and Crop Nutrition Section
Socio - Economic Section
Sibling Organisations Mpopoma Conference and Training Centre
Administration [2]
Department of Agriculture & Extension [42]
Department of Veterinary Services and Livestock Production [10]
Department of Cooperatives and Development [3]
Accounts Division [3]
Economic Planning and Analysis [5]
Land Use Planning Section [4]
Agricultural Information Section [4]
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Record last updated on 19 MAR 2008