Agricultural statistics and data provide reliable information for planning, policy development, programme implementation, monitoring and evidence-based decision-making in the agricultural sector.
Key areas of focus include:
- Collection and compilation of agricultural statistics
- Agricultural surveys and data collection
- Analysis and interpretation of agricultural data
- Management and maintenance of agricultural databases
- Production and dissemination of agricultural statistics and reports
- Provision of data for agricultural planning and policy analysis
- Support for monitoring and evaluation through reliable data
- Development and maintenance of agricultural information systems
- Data quality assurance and validation
- Coordination of agricultural data collection and reporting across relevant institutions
The Department supports the Ministry and other stakeholders with timely, accurate and relevant agricultural information for planning, monitoring, research and decision-making.