The Agriculture department is responsible for the formulation and implementation of agricultural policy for the Assembly within the framework of national policies. The department:
Provides leadership for the development of agriculture and sustainability of the agro-environment in the Service.
Promotes policies, strategies and appropriate agricultural technologies necessary to improve agribusiness, agro processing and crop/animal/ fish production.
Organizes agricultural field schools, workshops and seminars to assess farmers’ participation and the level of adoption of new farming technologies and practices.