The company provides independent applied research services, predominantly but not exclusively aimed at the evaluation and development of potential products, crop, plant varieties and technical services. The following is a listing of some of the areas where the company has special experience and expertise:

Chemical and biological pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, miticides, fungicides, nematicides, growth regulators, molluscicides, rodenticides and fertilisers – planning and conduct of R&D programs, individual field and laboratory experiments, out-of-season field and laboratory testing for northern hemisphere clients. Efficacy, phytotoxicity and residue aspects can be considered.
Veterinary chemicals including animal health and veterinary ethical products such as ectoparasiticides and endoparasiticides for small and large animals, vaccines, and other therapeutic and prophylactic veterinary medicines – planning and conduct of R&D programs, primary screening, individual field, pen and laboratory experiments, out-of-season field and laboratory testing for northern hemisphere clients. Efficacy, safety and residue aspects can be considered.
Evaluation of products for the public and environmental health markets, such as insecticides, rodenticides, termiticides, traps, lures, personal insect repellents and marine anti-foulants.
General agronomic R&D including crop and variety testing and evaluation, development of plant protection programs, comparative trialing for Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) applications, and preparation of PBR applications including descriptions.
Industry Research – research on rural industry problems through funding from industry research councils and other organisations and individuals.