Agricultural Research Institute for Development (IRAD) Nkolbisson-Yaounde

The Agricultural Research Institute for Development (IRAD) is Cameroon’s principal public agricultural research institution. It serves as the research arm of the state for agricultural innovation, covering crop and livestock genetics, environmental and forestry research, fishery science, socio‑economic studies related to rural development, and agro‑industrial technology. IRAD’s work supports improved productivity, sustainable farming systems, and the transfer of research results to farmers and policymakers nationwide.