Land resource management promotes the sustainable use, conservation and protection of land resources to support agricultural production, environmental sustainability and rural livelihoods.
Key areas of focus include:
- Sustainable management and use of agricultural land
- Prevention and control of land degradation
- Soil and water conservation
- Promotion of sustainable land management practices
- Land-use planning and management
- Conservation agriculture and climate-smart agriculture
- Catchment and watershed management
- Assessment and monitoring of land resources
- Provision of land resource information for planning and decision-making
- Capacity building and technical support for land users
The Department works with farmers, communities and other stakeholders to promote sustainable land management practices that maintain land productivity and protect natural resources.