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 objectives of GART are translated into two science and technology programmes, respectively on conservation farming and on smallholder livestock development, plus a supporting programme.

Mission
GART’s mission is to contribute to optimisation of the production, commerce and trade of crops, milk, chicken, goats and where possible their by-products and income security of the target beneficiaries through Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) programmes for market-oriented small-, medium- and large-scale male and female farmers as well as youths, who include those affected or infected by HIV/AIDS.