Divisi
Department of Research and Specialist Services
Research institute · Zimbabwe · also called DR&SS, DRSS
What to know
| Ministry | Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education |
|---|---|
| Mandate | To provide research-based technologies, technical information for advisory services and products for supporting enhanced agricultural productivity and the production of various crops and livestock (with the exception of tobacco, tea, sugarcane, pigs and forestry). |
| Services | Regulatory services (import and export permits, seed testing and seller licensing, variety release, fertiliser and pesticide registration) and specialist services (soil testing, crop breeding, biometry, soil survey and mapping). |
| Coverage | Nationwide, through three research divisions — Research Services, Crop Research, and Livestock and Pastures Research — including regional stations such as the Matopos, Henderson, Grasslands and Makoholi Research Institutes. |
| Contact | Harare Agricultural Research Centre, Fifth Street Extension, P.O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare. Tel: +263 4 704531/9. |
Plan your season on your own field
Divisi covers input programmes, extension agencies and shows alongside what to plant, when to plant it, and what to do each week on your own field. Free for farmers, works offline.
