Dr. T. U. Esekhade, Director & Head, Research Supports Services
PROFILE
Mailing Address:
Research Supports Services Department, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, PMB 1049, Benin City, Nigeria
Phone: (+234)80 553-35836
Email: esekhade.timothy@rrin.gov.ng
Degrees:
Ph.D., University of Ibadan
MSc. University of Ibadan
B.Sc. Bendel State University (Ambrose Alli University) Ekpoma
Research Interests:
Farming Systems research and extension, rubber based agroforestry and rubber mixed farming systems. Soil nutrition and management under multiple cropping systems and Smart agriculture as a means of mitigating the effect of climate change on smallholders farmers.
Academic Awards / Recognitions:
Academic Awards | Year |
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Recognition by smallholders rubber farmers in Nigeria, for the introduction of rubber based agroforestry systems into rubber farming in Nigeria through the CFC/IRSG 21 rubber project implementation in Nigeria |
2009 to 2014. |
MANDATE OF RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
- Responsible for the establishment/development and maintenance of the plantations.
- Plantation exploitation.
- Ensure availability of quality certified planting materials through tissue culture, Community-Based Seed and Seedling Systems
- Coordination of the research and other activities at the substations/experimental stations