Department of Agriculture does the following:
- Promotes policies, strategies and appropriate agricultural technologies necessary to improve agribusiness, agro processing and crop/animal/ fish production
- Reports on agricultural conditions, seasons and activities within a stipulated time frame
- Represents the Department on Food and Agriculture Committees of the Region
- Responsible for efficient management of human, financial and material resources for the implementation of agricultural programmes
- Organizes agricultural field schools, workshops and seminars to assess farmers’ participation and the level of adoption of new farming technologies and practices
- Liaises with major stakeholders to improve agricultural services delivery
- Ensures the development of the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff