i. Preparation of literature/survey/feasibility studies/state of art project/technology forecasting/ evaluation reports;
ii. Interpretation of test results and data, advising on risks and hazards or similar skilled advice;
iii. Advisory tasks in preparation, evaluation and implementation of a project;
iv. Advisory tasks in design engineering related to agriculture and allied sciences;
v. Assistance in management of biotic and abiotic stress issues and other problems;
vi. Technical advice even in the form of one time assistance to help in trouble shooting or problem solving, mainly advisory in nature, including pilot plant/up-scaling trials for technology validation and commercialization.