The following program Areas (PA) is suggested to the institute:

• PA 100 Ecology& evolution of farming systems in Kuttanad & coastal wetlands
• PA 200 land, water, soil health management and salinity control
• PA 300 Genetics of breeding of crops, fish and domesticated animals
• PA 400 Management of pests, pathogens & weed
• PA 500 Food safety, processing and marketing
• PA 600 Farm implements and machinery
• PA 700 Education, extension and outreach
• PA 800 Gender issue dimensions in farming