Mainly focuses on:
I. Optimization of conservation farming systems including;
- Seed multiplication
- Tillage and crop residue management systems.
- water harvesting and storage technologies
- Tillage and planting technologies
- Labour saving technologies
- Soil improvement and value adding technologies
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II. Agroforestry
This is a type of farming system that allows farmers to integrate trees with crops on the farm. GART promotes agroforestry tree species that have been proven to improve crop and livestock productivity.
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III.Hoticulture
Under which GARTÂ promotes improved fruit trees such as;
- dwarf avocado
- dwarf papaya
- Late and early maturing fibreless mangoes
- Improved Banana’s
- Grapes
- Citrus species including; mandarins, tangerines, oranges and grape fruit
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