The Ministry of Agriculture financially supports activities in the area of applied research and technology transfer in fields relevant for agricultural community
especially for the growth in the agriculture sector. In the centre stands the production of higher value crops, livestock, processing, and some agricultural niche markets.

The Department for Extension Service and Agricultural Information in MAFCP is responsible for handling the strategy, management, organisation and coordination of advisory and extension services which include many actors such as public services, NGOs, private input dealers, various projects financed by foreign donors, etc.
Five Agricultural Technology Transfer Centres (ATTC) were established in 2006 that operate under this department as shown above.
The Department further offers technical and economic assistance to different categories of farmers in order to increase their production and income. With a large number of farmers and relatively limited number of extensionists, establishment of Agricultural Information Centres has started in 2002. These Centres currently cover the most important areas in terms of agricultural production and provide farmers with information on basis of their requirements and needs. Agricultural Information Centres (AIT) are located in more important agricultural production zones of the country and they provide farmers and rural businesses with information on:
• Techniques and technologies for crop and livestock production;
• Agro-inputs and product prices;
• Farm management;
• Business plans;
• Credit possibilities;
• Processing;
• Legislation changes etc.

The relevant strategic documents include:
• Sectorial Strategy for Agriculture and Food (SSBU) 2007-2013
• Cross Cutting Strategy for Rural Development (SKZHR) 2007-2013
• Cross Cutting Strategy of Consumer Protection and Market Surveillance 2007- 2013