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Karnataka Institute of Applied Agricultural Research at workOne's importance sometimes only comes to light, by its absence. Dismal crop output and underutilised land are ideal indicators of the importance of agricultural research. KIAAR strives to address these very issues.

The Karnataka Institute of Applied Agricultural Research (KIAAR) was established with the aim of conducting applied research for the benefit of the farming community at large and regional sugar factories, in particular. Working towards this goal, the Institute has helped in identifying high sugar varieties suitable to the region and also in discovering newer varieties of sugar.

 
These crops are fast becoming an integral part of cane crushing in the neighboring Indian states. With about ten such institutes in the country, KIAAR is the only one of its kind in the private sector and is acknowledged as a centre for sugarcane research for the Indian peninsular region.

Led by eminent scientific personalities, KIAAR has always benefited from their knowledge and experience. Over the years, this has come to play a vital role in the agricultural activities of the Somaiya Group.