MANDATE

The Agricultural Sector is mandated to carry out the following:

Formulation of policies on agriculture to promote agricultural productivity growth, improved nutritional outcomes and enhanced livelihoods;
Advising government on matters relating to agricultural development;
Provision of support to private sectors in agriculture;
Provision of extension support services to farmers through the State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP);
Support in areas of land clearing and development, soil and water conservation;
Conservation of land and water resources (including maintenance of soil fertility);
Development and maintenance of farm structures;
Facilitating provision of agricultural credit to farmers;
Supporting private sector in fish production and fisheries extension services to farmers;
Support to farmers in areas of irrigation and drainage of agricultural lands;
Providing enablement for private sector investment in food preservation, storage and processing;
Provision of Veterinary Support Services to farmers in areas of clinic and extension services; vet public health, vet investigation and training; vet epidemiology and statistics/prevention and control;
Promotion of food, fibre, horticultural and cash crop production;
Supervision of the Agricultural Agencies and Parastatals of Government (including Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme) (ENADEP);
Coordination of all State’s Agricultural projects;
Collaboration with Federal Government, Bilateral and Funding Agencies on other State Governments and all external matters relating to agricultural development;
Promotion of programmes generally aimed at achieving higher income for farmers and improving their standard of living.
Encouraging agriculture as a commercial venture.

VISION:

To grow the agriculture sector in Enugu State into an industrialized economy through an efficient, dynamic, competitive, sustainable and export-led agriculture that assures food security, increased income generation and employment.

MISSION:

To facilitate and promote, the sustainable development of our agriculture to enhance the quality of life, ensuring a safe, affordable nutrition and accessible food supply to reduce hunger.

SERVICES LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA)

S/NO	SERVICE	TIMELINE	COST	REQUIREMENT	PROCEDURE
1.	Source farm input for famers	Every time	Nil	Must have passion for farming	Through extension Agents in LGAs or Min. of Agriculture
2.	Provide information about prices and market for farm products.	"	"	"	"
3.	Disseminate agricultural knowledge through Radio, Television, Newsletters, Flayers and other Periodicals	When necessary	"	"	"
4.	Teach farmers new skills, knowledge and practices of farming	Every time	"	"	"
5.	Source farm machinery for farmers	"	"	"	"
6.	Assist farmers in obtaining farmlands and farm credits	"	"	"	"
7.	Provide fumigation, crop pest and disease surveillance and control	"	"	"	"
8.	Provide landscaping service	"	"	"	"
9.	Source ornamental flowers for beautification of homes and premises	"	"	"	"
10.	Provide agricultural weather information	"	"	"	"
11.	Assist farmers in soil testing	"	"	"	"
12.	Develop farm business plan	"	"	"	"
13.	Create awareness for nutrition and health	"	"	"	"
14.	Profile and register farmers groups/ cooperatives	"	"	Must have passion for farming	"
15.	Help farmers to establish their farms	"	"	"	"
16.	Test new research findings in farmers field for recommendation, adoption and feedback	When necessary	"	Have passion for farming	Through Extension Agents in LGAs, and Min. of Agriculture
17.	Take farmers problems to Agricultural Research Institutions for solution	"	"	"	"
18.	Maintain database on agricultural information	Every time	"	"	"
19.	Monitor farmers compliance to good agricultural practices (GAP)	"	"	"	"
20.	Recommend farmers products for certification	"	"	"	"

FISHERIES DEPARTMENT

S/N	SERVICES	TIMELINE	COST	REQUIREMENT	PROCEDURE
1.	Training program on fish	3 months (Feb to April yearly)	Free	Must have registered as a farmer	Inform new farmers of the date, officers on Dept train them.
2.	Supervision of fish pond construction	Every working day	Free	Must be a registered fish farmer	Inform the HOD and obtain date farmer to transport officer to site
3.	Procurement of fingerlings	Every working day	Free	Pond must be ready for stocking	Direct farmers to hatcheries, assist farmers to stock pond. Fingerling prices fixed by farmers

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SERVICES

S/N	SERVICE	TIMELINE	COST	REQUIREMENT	PROCEDURE
1.	Advisory Services to Farmers	Regular	Free	Farmers visit the Department	Handed the farmers by office
2.	Render Extension Service	Regular	Free	Visit to farmers in the field, individual and group	Teach farmers new technology and good management practice
3.	Provide infrastructural facilities, e.g. building equipment and lands	Periodically	Rent #36,000-60,000 per annum per facilities	Farmer enter into MOU with the Ministry	-Expression of interest -MOU with the Ministry -Rent Payment

ENGINEERING DEPT MOA

S/N	SERVICE	TIMELINE	COST	REQUIREMENT	PROCEDURE
1.	Tractor Hiring Services	4 working days	Free	No viable tractors in the Ministry	Procurement of new tractors and implements
2.	Offer free professional advice on irrigation and irrigation facilities can request	2 working days	Free	I. Earth dam and Irrigation facilities At Adani and II.CPIS irrigation at Various location	Rehabilitation of irrigation facilities at Adani and other location of CPIS
3.	Weather Records Furnish to individuals and organizations records of rainfall, humidity, temperature and sunshine of Enugu State	Daily	Free	I. Rain gauge II. Barometer III. Sunshine Recorder IV. Stevenson Screen v. Winds Vane	Provision of the meteorological equipment.