Functions

To maintain and narrow down the gap between food production and consumption.
To exploit the ecological comparative advantages for increasing farm income.
Development of horticulture sector.
Productivity enhancement of major field crops (maize, wheat, pulses, millets and forages).
Substitution of high value crops to increase the farm income.
Sustainable management of land and water resources.
Capacity Building for community participation.
Agricultural research, education and training.
Development of better varieties and improved production technologies to enhance the agricultural productivity.
Improvement in shelf life and marketing of fruits and vegetables.
Dissemination of modern improved production technologies to the farming community through print & electronic media.
Protection from insect pests and plant diseases.
Pest warning and quality control of pesticides.
Soil fertility and water conservation.
Agricultural mechanization, reclamation of land, tube wells installations and research in agricultural engineering.
Agricultural information and publications.
Agricultural statistics