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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture leads the development of farming in Old Tafo and works to keep the agro-environment sustainable. It supports farmers, processors and agribusinesses with the policies, technologies and training they need to grow.

What we do

How the department supports farmers and agribusiness in the municipality.

  • Provide leadership for the development of agriculture and a sustainable agro-environment in the municipality.
  • Promote policies, strategies and suitable technologies to improve:
    • Agribusiness
    • Agro-processing
    • Crop, livestock and fish production
  • Organise farmer field schools, workshops and seminars to train farmers in new technologies and practices.
  • Assess farmers' participation and how widely new farming technologies and practices are adopted.