Vision

Now days, challenges of global warming, food security, nutritional security, sustainable development, degradation of natural resources and low profitability to small and marginal farmers demand attention towards global economy. Therefore, the research vision of University has been targeted towards:

• Generating technologies to provide food and nutrition security by using crop improvement and genetic engineering for high productivity and quality traits; conservation and development of bio-diversity
• Conservation and optimal utilization of natural resources with focus on soil health, input use efficiency, production technique to mitigate climate change, cropping and farming system development under resource constraints focusing on water resource management, organic pest and disease management, crop modeling, use of remote sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS)
• Postharvest process and value addition of crops, fruit and vegetables to minimize losses and enhance commercialization of products through appropriate packaging, handling and storage techniques.
• Enhancing profitability of small land holders through appropriate techniques, farming system and processes, service and commercialization of agriculture by involving entrepreneurs, minimizing of market chain and emphasis on patent, IPR management, International trade and exports.
• Developed ICT based extension and communication networks for farmers and extension personnel and for knowledge based agricultural development.

Mission

To contribute to the improvement of livelihoods of the rural and urban communities in Bihar by enhancing food and nutritional security and improving livelihoods through research to achieve sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the efficient and judicious use of natural resources, exploit National and Export markets, establish effective linkage with Banks and commercial establishment.