Services Provided

• 1. Conservation of local fruit trees through the establishment of field gene-banks
• 2. Mass production of plantlets through seeds and vegetative propagation
• 3. Conduct field trials on different cropping and irrigation systems appropriate for atoll conditions
• 4. Conduct trainings and training attachments in compost making and application, crop husbandry and management of local and introduced crops for communities, schools, farmers and youths
• 5. Marketing of vegetable seedlings, cuttings and plant products from the Agricultural Nurseries in South Tarawa and outer islands
• 6. Provide technical support and advice on crop husbandry and management to farmers
• 7. Prepare technical and advisory information on crop husbandry and management for mass production and dissemination by ITE