The Produce Chemist Lab facilitates the agricultural development & diversification effort by providing technical support in the areas of analytical laboratory services, product development, quality assurance systems and post harvest handling of agricultural products. The unit's main responsibilities are:

• To provide laboratory analytical services to the agricultural and manufacturing sectors in the areas of soil, leaf, agricultural products, processed food, animal feed.

• To contribute to the diversification of the agricultural sector by providing technical assistance and training to agro- processors in product development, HACCP and quality assurance.

• To enhance the knowledge, skills and practice of agro processors, hucksters and farmers.

• To assist agro-processors diversify their range of products through technical assistance in product development The Produce Chemist Laboratory forms part of the technical support services of the Division of Agriculture.