DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION

Functions

DIVISION OF LIVESTOCK AND VETERINARY SERVICES

 

AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND MARKETING

 

 

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

 

 

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION

 

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCES

 

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT

 

AUDIT

Major Functions

  • To provide Agricultural professional services including research, extension, farmer training, regulatory, advisory  and,  technical services:

  • To mobilise the agricultural sector of Zimbabwe for increased and sustainable agricultural production and, provide appropriate agricultural technical, professional and other support services to the agricultural industry.

  • To establish and maintain strategic alliances,  linkages, partnerships and networks with stakeholders and, with regional and international agricultural research and development agencies.

  • To advise policy makers on matters related to research, extension and rural development.

  • To facilitate/mobilize agricultural resources/inputs for the farming community.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

 

Problem Diagnosis

  • Diagnose problems of the agricultural industry related to our mandate area for purposes of finding solutions for them.
  • Develop and disseminate appropriate and Agricultural Technologies.
  • Train farmers in appropriate and sustainable farming methods.
  • Provide farmers and the public with agricultural knowledge and information.

Research and Extension

  • Generate information on agricultural production; analyse, process and disseminate agricultural information  to farmers, policy makers and other stakeholders.

  • Develop and disseminate improved varieties and appropriate production technologies.

  • Mobilise farmers for increased and sustainable agricultural production

  • Advise policy makers on matters related to agricultural research and technical services.

  • Create and maintain linkages with the private sector, regional and international partners.
  • Train farmers on  sustainable farming methods (Cultivate and Take Care).

 Farmer Mobilization for Production:

  • Farmer mobilisation and motivation for production through AREX Zunde Support Programme and through Technology, Seed and other input fairs, shows/exhibitions meetings and field days.
  • Input mobilization and facilitation through fairs.
  • Facilitating fuel distribution to farmers.

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Last Revised: 06/02/2006
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