Agricultural Data

The Agricultural Marketing Information Division (AMID) serves as the main supporting entity to drive the marketing thrust of the Ministry; conduct market-chain analyses; manage incentives to stakeholders within the agricultural sector; design and manage system.

Specifically, AMID:

1. Provides internal and external clients with a first-rate statistical service through the timely collection, storage and dissemination of accurate data and agricultural marketing analyses, on the agricultural sector..
2. Provides the Ministry with data and analyses that will form the basis for formulating marketing and other policies.
3. Carries out impartial and objective evaluations of agricultural programmes and projects in the Ministry.
4. Provides timely market information and intelligence that can serve to stimulate and promote investment in the agricultural sector.
5. Monitors and facilitates the operations of Commodity Boards and Statutory bodies falling under the Ministry.
6. Administers incentives offered by the Ministry