As of 2002, there were 35 Seed Farms, 17 Research Stations, 53 Horticultural Farms, 10 Field Crops Farms and five (5) Crop Substituting Farms in the opium cultivation areas-all under DOA.Among these, Horticultural Farms, Field Crops Farms, and Crop Substituting Farms are engaged in extension activities related to crop and horticultural production, crop protection, systematic fertilizer application and soil and water management. All these activities are undertaken under the supervision of the Agricultural Extension Division, which is also responsible for seed multiplication and distribution in coordination with the Department of Agricultural Research and the Seed Divisions for major crops, that is, rice, maize, pulses, oilseed, vegetables and fruits.