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The Ministry of Agriculture is charged with the responsibility of implementing an agricultural policy of the state with a view to ensuring food security. This Ministry seeks to
	Promote farmer-friendly agricultural policies
	Develop rural economy and protect the environment
	Coordinates all agricultural efforts
	Liaises with other agencies, both local and foreign on specific area of agricultural promotion and development.

VISION STATEMENT

To make Edo State the food basket of the nation for enhanced social and economic wellbeing of its citizenry.

MISSION STATEMENT

An enhanced access to agricultural production resources for all in order to achieve food security, reduce poverty and ensure a thriving Agro- business in the State.

Policy Objective
	Attain food security
	Provide support for farmers and others
	Eradicate rural poverty
	Facilitate private sector participation in agriculture
	Increase application of modern technology in agriculture
	Protect rural economy and environment

MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
	Self sufficiency in the production of basic food commodities.
	Production of raw materials for the expanding agro-industry
Production and Processing of agricultural commodities using improved technologies.
	Generation of gainful employment opportunities for Edo youths and stemming rural-urban drift through rural infrastructural development.
	Rationalization of resource utilization through sustainable agriculture.
	Provision of improved seed varieties, other inputs and techniques that will accelerate goals achievement.

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PARASTATALS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS:

Edo State College of Agriculture

Edo State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP)

For Extension services Adaptive Research Rural Development

Tree Crop Unit

Nursery establishment and supply of improved tree crops’ seedling to small holder tree crop farmers. Tree crop extension services to farmer

Edo State Communal Farms:

To provide young school leavers and able bodied persons with employment Boost the production of food and agricultural raw materials Reduce rural-urban drift and alleviate poverty in the rural areas

STATE AND PRIVATE AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

i Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

ii College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi and Agenebode campuses

iii Igbinedion University, Okada

iv Benson Idahosa University, Benin City.

CONTACT DETAILS

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES,

CENTRAL ROAD, BENIN CITY .

info@edostate.gov.ng

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