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    "content": "(e) formulate or approve medium and long term research plans, strategies and budgets of the Institute; (f) provide grants to institutions or persons desirous of carrying out research and training programs which are consistent with the national research priorities and plans of the Institute; (g) support and promote the training and capacity building in relation to agricultural research; (h) liaise with and ensure the coordination of institutions, agencies and persons involved in sugar research; (i) establish platforms for the purposes sharing of research information, advancing research and transfer of technology and dissemination of information relating to advancements made in sugar research; (j) conduct training in industry best practice and value- addition; (k) ensure continuance of performance improvement in the field of sugar research; (l) breed sugarcane varieties suited for various agro-ecological areas of Kenya; (m) conduct research on nutritional requirements of sugarcane in order to provide recommendations on the appropriate fertilizers; (n) appraise technologies on land preparation, drainage and water management for economical cane production; (o) study and monitor of pests and diseases that affect sugarcane and recommending appropriate control strategies; (p) develop agronomic packages for sugarcane maintenance and management; (q) institute socio-economic investigations to improve human resource management and enhance development of the sugar industry as an agribusiness; (r) test, design and evaluate farm machinery and factory equipment for efficient sugar production; (s) promote the transfer of sugar technology based on applied research through relevant extension mechanisms; (t) foster research on sustainable productivity, environmental issues, human safety at field and factory levels; (u) collaborate with the Government, the industry, universities and other national and international The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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