Farming systems economics, marketing and biosecurity
Improvement in agricultural statistics recording to develop indicators that measure smallholder contribution to national economies
Use of marketing research to help producers and industry identify market opportunities for agricultural commodities
Economic analysis of returns and certification issues of current and potential crops or commodities Facilitation of adoption of earlier research on pest, weed and disease management
Identification of quarantine and pest risk issues for crop germplasm requiring exchange between countries
Development and adoption of quarantine pest and disease control measures for crop exports
Undertaking of regional studies of import risks associated with the movement of live aquatic organisms, and definition of appropriate quarantine strategies