To serve as a centre of excellence to coordinate sustainable, environmental friendly and multi-disciplinary research suitable to the agro-ecological zones of southern Kerala collaborating with national and international research organizations
To undertake scientific and technical visit of experts in the field of agriculture as a referral system
To act as an incubator centre in the field of agriculture and allied sector
To link the Zonal Research and Extension Advisory Committee with development departments and to help in agricultural policy making
To serve as a nodal centre for training and supply of specialized agricultural technologies