Section 5: Functions of Institute

5. Functions of Institute The Institute shall have such functions as are necessary to further its objects most effectively and may, in particular— (a) conduct research in non-sugar agriculture, food production and forestry, and maximise the benefits of such research; (b) conduct extension and advisory activities in non-sugar crops, livestock, food production and agribusiness; (c) set research priorities in line with the needs of the food and nonsugar agricultural sector; (d) co-ordinate, monitor and evaluate research programmes and projects of different institutions engaged in non-sugar agriculture, forestry and food production without any prejudice to existing legislation concerning those institutions; [Issue 6] F19 – 2 Revised Laws of Mauritius (e) set up and manage research stations, model farms, greenhouses, hydroponic centres and other infrastructure for the purpose of promoting food and non-sugar agricultural technologies; (f) carry out, subject to the approval of the Minister, such other research and related activities in non-sugar agriculture, food production and forestry; and (g) advise the Minister generally on national policies and other matters related to research in non-sugar agriculture, food production and forestry.