The Department of Training, Research and Innovations serves as a center of excellence for knowledge generation, capacity development, technology transfer, and continuous improvement within the organization and among agricultural stakeholders. The department is responsible for promoting innovation-driven agricultural development through training, research, environmental conservation, advisory services, and post-harvest management. Through integrating scientific knowledge with practical field experience, the department supports sustainable agricultural productivity, improved livelihoods, and resilient farming systems. It works closely with farmers, institutions, development partners, and communities to identify challenges, develop practical solutions, and facilitate the adoption of modern agricultural technologies and best practices.

Training and Capacity Building

The section is responsible for enhancing the technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills to farmers, agricultural and non-agricultural students, extension personnel, agribusiness operators, staff members, and other stakeholders. The section designs and delivers comprehensive training programs, workshops, seminars, field demonstrations, and practical learning activities that address emerging agricultural challenges and opportunities. Through continuous professional development initiatives, it promotes the adoption of improved agricultural technologies, strengthens organizational performance, and supports the development of a skilled agricultural workforce capable of driving sustainable agricultural transformation.

Research and Consultancy

The section conducts applied and adaptive research aimed at generating practical solutions to agricultural production, environmental, and agribusiness challenges. The section collaborates with academic institutions, research organizations, government agencies, and development partners to undertake studies that improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability. In addition, it provides professional consultancy services to farmers, private companies, development projects, and public institutions by offering expert technical advice, feasibility studies, project evaluations, and specialized agricultural assessments. It provide and supports evidence-based decisions, and promotes innovation in farming systems.

Environment and Biodiversity

Promotes environmentally sustainable agricultural practices that conserve natural resources and protect ecosystem services. The section works to enhance biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and ecological balance within agricultural landscapes. It supports initiatives aimed at reducing environmental degradation, promoting climate-smart agriculture, restoring degraded ecosystems, and integrating conservation principles into farming systems to ensure sustainable resource utilization for future generations. This section supports ecological balance, climate-smart agriculture, and long-term sustainability.

Agricultural Extension and Farm Advisory

The section serves as a vital link between research institutions, technology developers, and farming communities through facilitating the transfer of knowledge, innovations, and best agricultural practices. The section provides comprehensive technical guidance and hands-on support to farmers through extension services, farm visits, farmer field schools, demonstration plots, mentoring and mentoring, coaching, and advisory programs. It promotes the dissemination and adoption of improved agricultural technologies, enhances farmers’ skills and decision-making capacities, and supports effective farm management. Through continuous monitoring and evaluation of technology adoption and field performance, the section helps farmers overcome production challenges, improve productivity and efficiency, increase profitability, and achieve sustainable agricultural development.

Soil Technology

The Soil Technology Section is responsible for the assessment, management, and enhancement of soil resources to support sustainable agricultural production and environmental conservation. The section provides professional soil sampling, laboratory analysis, fertility assessments, nutrient management planning, and land suitability evaluations to guide informed agricultural decision-making. Through scientific research, technical advisory services, and the development of soil improvement and rehabilitation strategies, it helps farmers and agricultural enterprises maintain soil health, optimize crop nutrition, improve land productivity, and prevent soil degradation. The section also promotes sustainable soil management practices and provides recommendations on the appropriate use of fertilizers, organic amendments, and other soil enhancement technologies to ensure long-term agricultural productivity and resilience.

Post-Harvest Management

The Post-Harvest Management Section focuses on improving the handling, storage, processing, packaging, and marketing of agricultural produce after harvest. The section develops and promotes technologies and best practices that reduce post-harvest losses, maintain product quality, enhance food safety, and increase market value. Through training, research, and technical support, it helps farmers and agribusinesses maximize returns, improve competitiveness, and contribute to food security and value chain development.