Research is the backbone of CEFMI. The initial interactions with the stakeholder’s have revealed a massive gap in skill availability in the Farm Mechanization sector at all levels of the value chain. CEFMI has its own research vertical, which would collaborate with like- minded institutions/stakeholders to conduct regular dipsticks and pilot studies to understand the critical success factors for the profitable use of farm machinery in those areas. The research division also studies and creates a compendium of best practices in mechanized farming from a productivity and quality perspective. CEFMI also maps the emerging technologies against the needs and identifies opportunities for livelihood and entrepreneurship in emerging areas. CEFMI will focus on applied research as a follow-up plan with the current research findings. The research division will be responsible for developing relevant, actionable models for implementation to make the Farm Mechanization value chain productive as well as profitable.

The research division will primarily focus on the following two areas for conducting research:

CEFMI shall even undertake an exercise to assess the skilling requirements of stakeholders in the Farm Mechanization ecosystem at various levels. Considering that the Farm Mechanization landscape is changing faster with the introduction of newer technologies, practices, etc. It is important to assess not only current but future readiness of the workforce and design training programs accordingly.