Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: Vision and mission

ARC-SRL was initiated by the Minister of Agriculture in 1999, and during 2002 was elevated to a core Division of the ARC.SRL enables the ARC to focus its research and development and technology transfer activities towards the needs of the resource poor agriculture sector or 2nd economy in Agriculture.

SRL is headed by a Group Executive (GE) and is supported by Five Business Unit Managers specializing in:

• Horticulture
• Grain and Industrial Crops
• Natural Resources and Engineering
• Livestock
• ARC Technology Transfer Academy (ATTA)

Vision

To be an  Internationally recognized centre of excellence in the commercialization of the Resource Poor Agricultural Sector (RPAS).

Mision

To promote agricultural and related sectors through research development and technology transfer.

Focus

• Core division to bridge gap between 1st & 2nd agric economy;
• Drive & facilitate R&D & tech transfer to 2nd economy;
• Align ARC’s research with 2nd economy needs for  Development;
• Support adaptive research, through alliances with  Stakeholders;
• Interact with ultimate client regarding development priorities;
•  Evaluate, allocate and monitor project funds, communication and information dissemination to enhance competitiveness, access to services and resources, skills, natural resource management, food security and agribusiness for resource poor agriculture
• Advisory services & co-ordination within ARC & with  Stakeholders.