VISION

• To become the top of the notch bast fibre research and development group in Africa.

MISSION

• To carry out cultivar development for fibre yield, fibre quality, seed yield, and seed quality in the bast fibre crops.
• To develop starter cultures for efficient retting and enhancement in fibre quality
• To train researchers and scientists in cultivar development.
• To provide consultancy services in bast fibre business development and management

SERVICES

• Cultivar development
• Seed development and supply
• Bast fibre production and supply
• Retting biochemistry and microbiology for technology development
• Technical assistance in raising kenaf and jute plantation
• Development of outgrower scheme

CORE VALUES

• Innovation
• Integrity
• Promptness
• Excellence
• Stewardship