Focus
Our focus is on innovations for increased output per unit input at variety or breed development, raw material production, and processing in the priority value chains of Cocoa, Coffee, Banana, Cassava, Sweet Potato, Dairy, Poultry and Fish.
Mandate
Coordinating and facilitating research, development, technology transfer, and commercialization of innovations aimed at increasing productivity in key areas of the national economy.
Goal
We envisage a future with amplified value of knowledge based, traditional economy products per unit resources input contributing USD 33.68 billion to National GDP by 2040.
Pathfinder Projects
Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID)
This is a venture focused on creating high value products from the Banana Raw Materials such as; flour from the green bananas, stems, leaves, roots among others. This venture has already had a positive impact for example; Registered IP, Premium Income for the banana farmers, foreign revenue through the exports, and jobs.
Focusing on Agricultural Mechanization
The goal is to increase output per square meter and per hour, through innovative
agricultural mechanization, value addition to produce, innovative inputs and
processes, and innovations that enhance the quality of life.
Facilitating Sustainable Productivity
New technologies and innovation of new products and processes
are at the heart of long-term productivity growth.
The Science-Led ProductivityAccelerator Tool
Production ofMosquito Repellent Lotions
ParticipatoryPathways to Sustainable Intensification
