Agriculture and Production Department is headed by the City Production Officer and is responsible for
coordinating the implementation of Government production policies, programmes, projects and
regulations in the areas of agriculture, production and extension services.

Key Functions
● Provide, manage and spearhead the delivery of production extension services;
● Implement programs for the production of agricultural products, including crop growing, poultry,
veterinary and fish farming;
● Provide technical guidance and advice to the Management of the City on production issues,
programmes and projects;
● Monitor the detection and control of the threat and occurrence of pests, vermin and animal
epidemics;
● Monitor the use and management of production facilities;
● Identify and promote appropriate production technologies and best practices;
● Provide technical support to farmers to facilitate increased production and high yields;
● Identify market potential and advice the producers appropriately;
● Collect, manage and disseminate agricultural/production information and data; and
● Identify, develop and implement measures to prevent and contain food shortages.