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The Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security traces its roots back to the Department of Agriculture, established in the Southern protectorate of Nigeria in 1912. Over the years, it has evolved into its current form to better serve the agricultural needs of our state.
Our ministry is dedicated to supporting rural agribusiness development, enhancing income, food security, and job creation for rural youth and women through sustainable agri-enterprise development.
Our vision is to provide food and nutritional security to the people of Edo State and make agriculture a profitable and attractive enterprise with sustainability.
Our mission is to increase agricultural production using environmentally friendly science and technology, focusing on areas where the state has comparative and competitive advantages.
Support rural agribusiness development to enhance income, food security, and job creation for rural youth and women through sustainable agri-enterprise development.
Increase food security and ensure the safe functioning of the food supply chain by adapting and disseminating proven farm management technologies and practices to farmers.
Encourage the widespread use of low-cost, efficient small-scale irrigation techniques for the production of valuable dry season crops, such as vegetables, in areas with perennial water sources.
Collect and analyze data for program planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
Provide easily adaptable technology and establish a strong out-grower’s scheme for supplying high-quality farm inputs and planting materials
Formulation of agricultural policies and facilitation of policy implementation.
Establishment of standards and exercise of regulatory functions.
Facilitation of an enabling environment for agribusiness development.
Creation of opportunities for the generation of gainful employment for the citizenry.
Facilitate the provision of farm inputs, machinery, infrastructure, and other services necessary for the effective cultivation of food crops/cash crops, rearing of livestock, and fish.
Facilitate the provision of support services for the enhancement of agribusiness.
The Ministry of Agriculture is committed to fostering a resilient, sustainable, and prosperous Agricultural sector. By prioritizing the well-being of our farmers, the health of our environment, and the food security of our nation, we are actively shaping a future where agriculture is a cornerstone of our national prosperity.
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