UTT will support the development of agriculture within the existing policy framework of GORTT and in line with its long-term goals for the industry. Specifi cally, with the incorporation of the transition facilities, UTT is well placed to undertake activities which can support the sector by either providing improved inputs, systems or processes which allow lower costs of production, higher yields and higher quality of output, or by demonstrating appropriate systems and technologies which have the capacity to enhance local production in the targeted areas. Specifi c aspects include:

• Food processing technology and processes for carbohydrates, vegetables, dairy products and meats;
  
  
• Provision of superior animal genetics particularly in water buffalo, dairy and beef cattle, sheep and goats (live animals, embryos and semen);
  
  
• Provision of planting material for forage production;
  
  
• Controlled environment vegetable and poultry production systems, highly automated and mechanised production systems;
  
  
• The production of primary products to support product development and processing components; and
  
  
• Provision of technical support, which will allow for direct and indirect transference to stakeholders/clientele.