The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research, develops human capital and fosters innovation to support and develop the agricultural sector. The ARC does this in partnerships with national and international role players.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.arc.agric.za/Pages/Home.aspx

Address:
1134 Park street, Hatfield, Pretoria

Country:
South Africa

Sub-region:
Southern Africa

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
South Africa
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
1990
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Government
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Dr Litha Magingxa
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2024): Asif Ali Mirani
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Asif Ali Mirani
Leader gender: Male
Age (years)
Agricultural Research Council
36
South Africa average
30
Global average
33

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Agricultural Research Council
19
South Africa average
55
Global average
57
Financials
2020
Agricultural Research Council
$98,498,774
South Africa average
$20,543,799
Global average
$216,603,722

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Agricultural Research Council
12,400
South Africa average
11,442
Global average
19,888
Followers (2024)
Agricultural Research Council
12,000
Followers (2022)
Agricultural Research Council
10,273
Subscribers (2025)
Agricultural Research Council
1,710
South Africa average
4,353
Global average
7,436
Subscribers (2024)
Agricultural Research Council
1,450
Followers (2025)
Agricultural Research Council
51,000
South Africa average
31,922
Global average
15,926
Followers (2024)
Agricultural Research Council
45,000
Followers (2022)
Agricultural Research Council
37,690

Data notes

Last updated: 24/03/2025
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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