part of the institute includes a research laboratory to carry out research in identified disciplines, as well as a stocked library with books and periodicals, not only on coffee but also on other crops. training of personnel is an important activity of the institute. the training unit of the institute conducts regular training programs for estate managers and supervisory personnel of the coffee plantations and also for the extension officers of the coffee board. recognised by undp and usda, the training unit of the institute is providing training to foreign nationals on coffee cultivation in which personnel from ethiopia, vietnam, sri lanka, nepal, and nestle singapore have been trained.