Research Thrusts

Productivity Improvement

  • Genetic improvement of crops and animals, especially using biotechnology and molecular genetics
  • Epidemiology, diagnosis and control of infections and pests of crops and animals
  • Develop and improve of farm machinery for planting, harvesting, processing, value addition and livestock operations

High-value Agriculture

  • Diversification of horticulture, livestock and fisheries 
  • Improvement of livestock feed and technologies
  • Breeding of catfish and genetic improvement of freshwater carps 

Post-harvest and value Chain Technologies

  • Devise new products, technologies and procedure and develop strategies to meet international obligations 
  • Generate data and genetic information for intellectual Property Rights 

Sustainable Resources Use and Environment Protection  

  • Develop and promote resource conservation technologies
  • Development of integrated plant nutrient management and IPM models for major cropping systems
  • Investigate fate of agro-chemicals in food chain and the environment
  • Develop high efficiency water management system

For details, please contact
Director General

National Agricultural Research Centre
Park Road, Islamabad-45500
Phones: +92-(0)51-9255028, 9255066
Fax: +92-(0)51-9255034