Since its foundation, the first activities performed by SAGEA were concerning efficacy trials of plant protection products against the most important crop pathogens, conducted following specific guidelines (Good Experimental Practice, GEP). In a short amount of time, SAGEA also began to perform field and laboratory studies to determine plant protection products residues, conducted according to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and selectivity trials focused on non-target organisms (e.g. bees and phytoseiids). Trials concerning other products used in agriculture, such as fertilizers, biostimulants and biocides are being conducted as well.

SAGEA''s competency, at first focused on the typical agricultural production of Piedmont (grapevine, rice, hazelnut and fruit trees), was extended over time, allowing it to establish five new facilities in Italy and three in Serbia and Bulgaria, located in relevant and strategical agricultural areas.