Overview

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.