The main objectives of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) are –

• facilitating agricultural and fisheries production and improving productivity;
• managing government fresh food wholesale markets;
• conserving flora, fauna and natural habitats;
• managing country parks, geopark, special areas, marine parks and marine reserves;
• protecting endangered species;
• protecting animal welfare; and
• controlling animal and plant diseases.

In addition to the overall administration by the Director and the Deputy Director, the Department is organised into the following five functional branches –

• Agriculture Branch;
• Fisheries Branch;
• Inspection and Quarantine Branch;
• Conservation Branch; and
• Country and Marine Parks Branch.

The following chapters set out the work of these branches.