Ministry Overview

Core Values

To complete the Vision and Mission and build its own culture, the Ministry has identified the following core values

  • Professionalism
  • Integrity
  • Efficiency and Responsiveness
  • Partnerships
  • Gender Equity

Functions of the Ministry

The Ministry’s core functions include:

i). Formulation, implementation and monitoring of agricultural legislations, regulations and policies
ii). Supporting agricultural research and promoting technology delivery
iii). Facilitating and representing agricultural state corporations in the government
iv). Development, implementation and coordination of programmes in the agricultural sector
v). Regulating and quality control of inputs, produce and products from the agricultural sector
vi). Management and control of pests and diseases
vii). Collecting, maintaining and managing information on agricultural sector

Strategic Objectives

The Strategic Objectives for the Ministry are to:

1. To create an enabling environment for Agricultural development

2. To increase productivity and outputs in agricultural sector

3. To enhance national food security

4. To improve market access and trade

5. To strengthen Institutional capacity

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