What does AARI mean in RESEARCH

AARI stands for Ayub Agricultural Research Institute.

The goals of AARI include developing and promoting cost-effective farming systems; training farmers, technicians and other stakeholders in sustainable agriculture practices; fostering public-private sector cooperation in the development of agricultural technology; and creating viable linkages between research findings and effective dissemination of knowledge among stakeholders.

Services provided by AARI range from crop varieties evaluations, plant protection strategy review, field management studies, soil fertility assessments to management consultancy services on different aspects such irrigation management, agronomic practices, post-harvest operations etc.

All stakeholders related to agricultural industry including farmers, consultants, business entrepreneurs and policy makers can benefit from the technical advice available at AARI.

The purpose of these activities is to find solutions for problems faced by farmers with regards to yield losses due to biotic stresses or abiotic stress like drought or salinity etc., new methods for cultivation improvements as well as technologies for improving post harvest handling and storage techniques. Additionally, it also works on understanding demands of markets both local or international with respect quality that can be met through technologies developed by researchers at the institute.