Mission
To improve the well being of present and future generations of the rural poor in agriculture
Scope
Involves agriculture, farmers’ related research and development institutions (government, non-government and autonomous), and private enterprises with similar focus and mission.
PRDF's objective is to:
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Assess the needs of the poor and marginal farmers and other rural community to provide them the best available Agro production technology for improved and sustainable agricultural production
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Collect and evaluate the local and exotic germplasm and make the test results available to the farmers and others interested, through print and electronic media
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Train the user groups and provide them with consultancy services for overall rural development.
PRDF's strategy:
We pursue our goal and objectives by employing the following strategies:
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acquisition of superior germplasm and knowledge based technologies
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access to national and international sources of technology
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farmer based onfarm testing of the technology
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cataloguing of proven technologies
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dissemination of most suitable germplasm, technology and knowledge
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sharing of information through multi-media
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conservation and responsible use of natural resources
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bottom-up approach
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linkage with national and international Research & Development institutions.
Our actions are guided by a commitment to:
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excellence
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scientific integrity and accountability
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innovation and creativity
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diversity of opinion and approach
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teamwork and partnership
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service to clients
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rural poor
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indigenous knowledge
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environmental protection through sustainable agriculture.