Agriculture and Production Department is headed by the City Production Officer and is responsible for coordinating the implementation of Government production policies, programmes, projects and regulations in the areas of agriculture, production and extension services.
Mbale City Production department commenced under the defunct Mbale Municipal Council with only two staff members, namely; one Veterinary Doctor as Head of Department and one Assistant Agricultural Officer. When Mbale got elevated to city status, the department was expanded with more staff joining from the annexed sub-nationals (sub-counties) who were 16 in total. They consisted of four Assistant Agricultural Officers, two Assistant Veterinary Officers, six Agricultural Officers and one Senior Veterinary Officer.
Roles:
- Provide, manage and spearhead the delivery of production extension services;
- Implement programs for the production of agricultural products, including crop growing, poultry, veterinary and fish farming;
- Provide technical guidance and advice to the Management of the City on production issues, programmes and projects;
- Monitor the detection and control of the threat and occurrence of pests, vermin and animal epidemics;
- Monitor the use and management of production facilities;
- Identify and promote appropriate production technologies and best practices;
- Provide technical support to farmers to facilitate increased production and high yields;
- Identify market potential and advice the producers appropriately;
- Collect, manage and disseminate agricultural/production information and data; and
- Identify, develop and implement measures to prevent and contain food shortages.
Services:
- Urban Agriculture
- Agro-forestry
Core Section Heads
The Head of Production, Namubiru Halima
- Email [email protected]
- Phone