Core Values & Objectives

Core Values

Accountability:	Employees take ownership of their responsibilities and the consequences of their actions.
Efficiency:	Managing the available resources to achieve optimum results/cost based use of resources.
Innovative:	Embracing and driving change
Participatory Approach:	Stakeholder collaboration for the benefit of the sector.
Reliability:	Timely and efficient delivery of services.
Results-Oriented:	Focusing resources for the achievement of objectives.
Sustainability:	The promotion and utilisation of environmentally friendly practices.
Teamwork:	Respecting each other while working to achieve results and building partnerships.
Transparency:	Making the management processes and results more open to the public by clearly articulating the criteria and procedures for dealing with stakeholders.

To encourage the sustainable utilization and management of agricultural and other natural resources
To modernise the agriculture sector through enhanced research, innovation, technology and the promotion of sustainable practices.
To promote the development of traditional and non-traditional industries to enhance the viability and the profitability of the agricultural sector.
To provide the enabling environment that facilitates local agricultural producers’ access to domestic and export markets.
To strengthen the existing legislative and regulatory framework to create an enabling environment for the sustainable development of the agriculture sector.
To ensure that all persons have adequate access to safe, affordable nutritious and quality foods through the maximization of domestic food production.
To efficiently manage and improve the knowledge base and skill set of the Ministry’s staff.
To facilitate the sustainable growth and development of the agriculture and agribusiness sectors through enhanced youth, women and community involvement.