The following are the identified thrust areas of research where more emphasis is need to be placed
| a | Integrated gene management. |
| b | Integrated management of biotic and abiotic stresses. |
| c | Integrated management of natural resources. |
| d | Farming system research. |
| e | Post harvest handling and value addition. |
| f | Diversification of agriculture and farm mechanization. |
| g | Precision farming. |
| h | Popularization of organic farming |
| i | Integrated pest management. |
| j | Application of remote sensing, GIS & crop modeling in agriculture. |
| k | Medicinal and aromatic plants. |
| l | Gender equity issues. |
| m | Bio Fuel. |