A warm welcome to the official website of the Department of Research and Specialist Services, Zimbabwe. This website provides you with valuable information on research-based technologies, technical information for advisory services and products for supporting enhanced agricultural productivity and the production of various crops and livestock (with the exception of tobacco, tea, sugarcane, pigs and forestry).Below are our core business functions

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Trade Regulatory Compliance Support Services and Related Research.

Transfomational Technologies

Provision of research-based technologies, technical information for advisory services and products for supporting enhanced agricultural productivity.

Soil Fertility

Research to support Crop Productivity and Production enhancement and related Specialist Services

Livestock Productivity

Research to support livestock productivity,feed resource improvement and related specialist services

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The Principal Director Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension, P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Tel: +263 4 704531/9 Direct: +263 4 706960/ 706650 Fax: +263 4 700339 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	DR & SS Website Manager Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension, P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Direct: +263 4 250105 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Director - Research Services Division (RSD) Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Tel. +263 4 706819; +263 4 704531/9 Direct: +263 4 700339 Fax: +263 4 706819; +263 4 728317; +263 4 700339 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Head Biometrics and Computer Services Institute (BCSI) Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension P.O. Box CY 550, Causeway, Harare Tel. +263 4 704531; +263 4 704541 Direct: +263 4 250105 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Head Chemistry and Soils Research Institute (CSRI) Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension P.O. Box CY550, Causeway, Harare Tel. +263 4 704531; +263 4 704541 Direct: +263 4 704543 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Head Fertilizer, Farm Feeds and Remedies Institute (FFRI) Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension P.O. Box CY550, Causeway, Harare Tel. +263 4 704531; +263 4 704541 Direct: E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Head Genetic Resources and Biotechnology Institute (GRBI) Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension P.O. Box CY550, Causeway, Harare Tel: +263 4 704531/9 Direct: +263 4 702519 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Head National Herbarium and Botanic Garden (NHBG) Fifth Street Extension/Downie Avenue P.O. Box CY550, Causeway, Harare Tel: +263 4 744170; +263 4 725313 Direct: +263 4 708938 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Head Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI) Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension P.O. Box CY550, Causeway Tel. +263 4 704531; +263 4 704541 Direct: E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Head Plant Quarantine Services Institute (PQSI) P .Bag 2007, Mazowe; Tel. +263 (0275) 2633; +263 (0275) 02634 Direct: +263 (0275) 2633 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Head Seed Services Institute (SSI) Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension P.O. Box CY550, Causeway, Harare Tel. +263 4 720370; +263 4 704531 Fax (4) 263/791223 Direct: +263 4 791223 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Director - Division of Crops Research (DCR) Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Tel. +263 4 704531/9 Direct: +263 4 700785 Fax + 263 4 731133 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Weed Research Team (WRT) P. Bag 2007 Mazowe Tel: +263 773 289 555 (Office in Charge) E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Head Cotton Research Institute (CRI) Golden Valley Road Private Bag 765, Kadoma Tel. +263 (068) 3927/8 Direct: +263 (068) 24331/2 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Head Crop Breeding Institute (CBI) Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension P.O. Box CY550, Causeway, Harare Tel. +263 4 704531; +263 4 704541 Direct: +263 4 798073 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Head Horticulture Research Institute (HRI) Private Bag 3748, Marondera Tel. +263 (0279) 24122 Direct: +263 (0279) 24122 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ;
The Head Coffee Research Institute (CoRI) P.O. Box 61, Chipinge Tel. +263 (127) 2476 Direct: 263 (027) 2400 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Head Lowveld Research Institute (LVRI) a) Chiredzi Research Station P.O. Box 97, Chiredzi Tel. +263 (131) 2397/2398 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ;This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
b) Chisumbanje Experiment Station (O-I-C) P. O Box 294 Chechete Direct: 0317 – 224/515 E-maiL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	c) Save Valley experiment Station (O-I-C) P.O Box 2037 Chipinge Reception: +263 777818413 Direct: 024 – 451/513 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Director - Division of Livestock & Pastures Research (DLR) Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension, P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Tel: +263 4 704531/9 Direct:+263 4 790168 Fax: +263 4 700339; +263 4 731133 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Head Makoholi Research Institute (MKRI) Private Bag 9182 Masvingo Tel. +263 776 210 249 (Head) E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ;This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
TheHead Grasslands Research Institute (GRI) Private Bag 3701, Marondera Tel. +263 (0279) 23536/8 Direct: + 263 (0279) 22243 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	The Head Henderson Research Institute (HeRI) Private Bag 2004, Mazowe Tel. +263 (175) 2281/4 Direct: +263 772 357 765; +263 712 262 560 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Head Matopos Research Institute (MTRI) Private Bag K5137, Bulawayo Tel. +263 (0383) 263; +263 (0383) 321 Direct: +263 (0383) 320 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Chief Accountant, DR&SS Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension, P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Tel: +263 4 704531-9 Direct: +263 4 705359 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deputy Director Human Resources, DR&SS Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension, P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Tel: +263 4 704531-9 Direct: +263 4 253198 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Deputy Director Research Services Division Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension, P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Tel: +263 4 704531-9 Direct: +263 712415348 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Deputy Director Division of Crops Research Cereals,Legumes,Roots and Tubes Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension, P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Tel: +263 4 704531-9 Direct: +263 4 706819 E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Deputy Director Division of Crops Research Horticulture,Plantations and Fibre Crops Department of Research and Specialist Services Harare Agricultural Research Centre Fifth Street Extension, P. O. Box CY594, Causeway, Harare Tel: +263 4 704531-9 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.