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:
- 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..
- Provides the Ministry with data and analyses that will form the basis for formulating marketing and other policies.
- Carries out impartial and objective evaluations of agricultural programmes and projects in the Ministry.
- Provides timely market information and intelligence that can serve to stimulate and promote investment in the agricultural sector.
- Monitors and facilitates the operations of Commodity Boards and Statutory bodies falling under the Ministry.
- Administers incentives offered by the Ministry
