- Standardization of location specific design of poly houses and shade net houses for round-the–year use.
- Development/improvement of laying techniques and its mechanization for plastic mulch and low tunnels.
- Techniques for rainwater harvesting in plastic lined ponds and their management.
- Development of plastic based low cost pressurized irrigation system equipped with pumping unit powered by non-conventional energy source.
- Development of plastic devices/systems for intensive fish culture and animal shelter.
- Application of plastics for post-harvest management (handling, storage and packaging) of important agricultural produce.
- Standardization of soil less cultivation techniques for major high valued crops.
- Improved livestock shelters and feeding system should be developed in order to obtain potential growth of animals in changing climate.
- Low cost portable solar dryers for hills
- Improved agro-techniques for enhancing pulses production using micro-irrigation, water harvesting & mulch
- Development of portable cooling chamber to reduce post-harvest losses
- Design and development of improved hatcheries and Aquaponics systems for aquaculture
- Perfection of modelling techniques and / or development of suitable models for inputs optimization and output maximization for protected cultivation. The model should be able to predict micro climate, yield and produce quality.
- Research on development and application of biodegradable plastics in agriculture and allied sectors to address environmental issues. This work may be undertaken in collaboration with suitable agencies.
- Development/improvement of plastic components of farm equipment.