annual crops
tree crops
fruit and horticultural crops
animal production and veterinary medicine
forestry and territories
environment and people
methods for innovation
CIRAD is a French scientific organization specializing in agricultural research for development for the tropics and subtropics. It is a state-owned body which was established in 1984 following the consolidation of French agricultural, veterinary, forestry, and food technology research organizations for the tropics and subtropics. CIRAD mission is to contribute to the economic development of these regions through research, experiments, trainings, and dissemination of scientific and technical information.