Agricultural Research Council

ARC
Pretoria, South Africa

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
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
1990
Age (years)
Agricultural Research Council
 35
South Africa average
 29
Global average
 32
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

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Agricultural Research Council
 19
South Africa average
 55
Global average
 58
Financials
2020
Agricultural Research Council
 $98,498,774
South Africa average
 $20,543,799
Global average
 $216,603,722

Social

Followers (2025)
Agricultural Research Council
 12,400
South Africa average
 11,436
Global average
 19,923
Followers (2024)
Agricultural Research Council
 12,000
Followers (2022)
Agricultural Research Council
 10,273
Subscribers (2025)
Agricultural Research Council
 1,710
South Africa average
 4,354
Global average
 7,437
Subscribers (2024)
Agricultural Research Council
 1,450
Followers (2025)
Agricultural Research Council
 51,000
South Africa average
 31,919
Global average
 15,869
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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