Department of Agriculture

Mr. Denis Abugri Amenga

Regional Director of Agriculture

VISION, MISSION AND GOALS

Vision

A modernized, climate responsive and sustainable agriculture and food system.

Mission

To facilitate the attainment of modernized agriculture and food systems through the provision of demand cost-effective and efficient extension services that build the capacity of actors along commodity value chains. The Department will promote/disseminate gender-responsive technologies/practices that enhance productivity, build resilience and supports environmental sustainability

Goals

Modernize the agriculture sector of the economy of the Bono region to;

Improve food security
Create employment
Reduce poverty

Functions/Scope of work of the Department

The Regional Agriculture Department of Bono Regional Coordinating Council shall;

Coordinate, harmonise, monitor and evaluate the performance/activities of the Agriculture Departments at the MMDAs
Monitor the use of resources mobilized and or allocated to the Agriculture Departments under the MMDAs
Review and coordinate services delivery by Departments of Agriculture at the MMDA
Advises the RCC on matters related to agriculture development in the region, e.g. agriculture by-laws, etc.
Provide technical backstopping support for the performance of any function assigned to the Departments of Agriculture at the MMDAs in the region in respect of which a particular district assembly is deficient in terms of skills and workforce
Facilitate the resolution of conflicts between FBOs/farmer groups, NGOs and other collaborating institutions in the region
Perform any other function assigned to it by or under an enactment