The Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust (GART) was created in 1993 by the Government of the Republic of Zambia in partnership with the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU).GART is a substantially self-sustaining and autonomous Public Private Partnership initiative and part and parcel of the National Agricultural Research and Extension System (NARES). It is registered under The Land Perpetual Succession Act (CAP 288) of the Laws of Zambia. The broad objective of GART are translated into two science and technology programs, respectively on conservation farming and on smallholder livestock development, plus a supporting program.