Objectives
  The main objectives of the MSIRI are to :

• Conduct research on canes to enhance the cost effectiveness and competitiveness of the cane industry  
• Conduct research on technical and engineering options for improving the efficiency of factories and for value additions to the co-products 
• Conduct research programmes on such crops as the Minister  of Agro Industry and Food Security may approve 
• Maintain an effective interaction with the agricultural sector and with national and international bodies