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Sub-programmes:
1. Crop Research :
2. Supporting Services (visit our 'Services')
- Crop protection (Plant pathology, Entomology and Bee keeping)
- Analytical Services (Chemistry & Pesticide Residue Analysis)
- Biometry and ICT
- Transfer of Technology (Central, North & South Regional Research Centres)
- Administration, ARC Semongok
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Rice Research
Objective of the research is to generate sustainable production packages both for the smallholders and the commercial sectors
1700 accessions are maintained – local collections, imported collections from MARDI and IRRI
Study on organic rice farming
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>>> Diversity in the rice germplasm
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Fruit Crop Research
Objective of the research is to develop technologies suitable for adoption of large-scale commercial production
At ARC, 1,546 accessions of selected fruit species have been planted
 >>> Dabai Sintu |
 >>> Durian Nyekak |
Research on indigenous fruits focuses on collection, selection and vegetative propagation techniques
About 75 species of indigenous fruits are maintained at Sg. Sebiew and Layar Integrated Agriculture Station
 >>> Pitaya / Dragon Fruit |
 >>> Kuini |
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Vegetable Crop Research
Objective of the research is to develop quality planting materials and generate technologies for sustainable commercial production
Recommended new varieties:
 >>> Sibu youcaixin |
 >>> Green Harmoni Flocolli |
Import Substitution Vegetables Research is to identify varieties adaptable to tropical conditions e.g. Brassicas, Tomato, Chilli, Cabbages, Sweet Pepper
Common Vegetables Research is to develop, improve and promote alternative systems of producing pesticide-safe vegetables
Indigenous Vegetables Research is to develop cultural practices e.g. Paku Midin, Terung Assam
 >>> Paku Midin Plot |
 >>> 'Terung Assam' |
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Field Crop Research
Objective of the research is to identify crops with potential for commercialization.
Crops evaluated are tapioca, maize, groundnut, soybean, sweet potato, taro and sweet corn.
>>> Sweet Potato
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Pepper and Other Spices
Objective of the research is to further improve the productivity and profitability of Sarawak pepper farms so as to enhance the competitive edge of the Malaysian pepper industry in the global pepper trade.
>>> Pepper
Research Focus:
- Varietal improvement – conventional breeding & genetic manipulation
- Nutritional and cultural requirements
- Production systems
- Pest and disease management
- Processing and development of value-added products
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Herbs and Medicinals Plant Research
- Collection, selection and maintenance of herbs and medicinal plants
- 150 species are being maintained
- R&D on herbal and medicinal plants with potential for commercialisation
- Crop production technology
- Propagation studies of 3 indigenous herbs
- Emas Cotek (Ficus deltoidea) Sarawak variety
- Daun Bicin (Pycnarrhena borneensis)
- Bungkang (Syzygium polyanthum)
>>> Kacangma
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Tree Crops Research
- Evaluation of germplasm, varieties and hybrids to select accessions suitable for local conditions
- Crops include coconut & other palms
>>> Matag Coconut
Peat and Marginal Soil Utilisation Research
- Screening the performance of crops on drained peat
- Nutritional requirement of promising crops
- Development of production package for high-value crops
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Post Harvest Technology Research
Objectives:
- Optimize the quality and suitability of produce for market requirements
- Improve application and efficiency of post-harvest system for fruit
- Product development and process optimization
- Assure food security and safety, and improve trade and market access
>>> Frozen Dabai
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Agro-biotechnology Research
Objectives:
- To conduct research on DNA marker technology for breeding and germplasm management
- To undertake R&D on cell culture technology for production of useful plant metabolites & beneficial microorganisms
- To use plant micro-propagation techniques for mass- propagating elite indigenous plants
- To develop and use molecular and serological methods for fast and precise disease diagnosis
- more efficient disease prevention and control
- more efficient plant quarantine enforcement
>>> DNA Extraction
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Bee Keeping Research
- To adopt and adapt modern beekeeping practices
- Selection for superior colony
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