Vision

To be a global centre of excellence in agricultural research for sustainable development.

Mission

To develop, disseminate, and inform policies on appropriate agricultural technologies for improved livelihood.

Core Values

The Institute is committed to providing quality services to all its stakeholders in the due course of fulfilling its mandate, pursuing its vision, and accomplishing its mission under the guidance of the core values: -

Integrity

We are committed to exercising our authorized powers within specified boundaries and we shall not use such powers for personal gain, to favor friends, relatives, or to undermine others.

Teamwork

We understand that ‘Unity is strength’ and our diversity is the source of our power. We thus embrace a culture of trust and development of morale in the workplace, individually and in the area of communication by listening to, and respecting each other, while working to achieve a common goal.

Professionalism

We seek the highest professional standards and ethical behaviors through openness, honesty, tolerance, and respect for individuals.

Excellence

We are committed to providing solutions to constraints that hamper the optimization of crop production in Tanzania by striving to acquire competency skills and use them in serving the farmers with dedication, and the highest standards of performance.

Equity

We acknowledge and respect our clients’ differences in their socioeconomic needs and strive to ensure they are reasonably met. We respect all people with dignity and demonstrate high regard for clients, partners and regulatory authorities at all times.