The institute is mandated to conduct research on three basic crops under Southern Highland zone of Tanzania
The institute is mandated to conduct research on potato in Southern Highland of Tanzania with altitude of 1500 - 2000 a.m.s.l, currently the institute has four potato varieties innovated with collaboration with TARI Uyole and other TARI Research Centers such released varieties are SHEREHEKEA, TIGONI, CIP and MERU
b) Maize
TARI - Kifyulilo is mandated to conduct research on Maize in Southern highland of Tanzania. Recently the Institute conducts research on assessing fungal infections on maize.
c) Beans