Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Objectives
The Department is committed to the following set of vision, mission and values:
VISION
Inclusively transformed, innovative, food secure and sustainable agricultural sector.
MISSION
To drive comprehensive and equitable agricultural growth, food security,and the advancement of rural communities through sustained scientific and digital technology practices.
VALUES
| VALUES | DESCRIPTOR |
| 1. Excellence and Professionalism | We deliver high-quality services with expertise and dedication. |
| 2. Ubuntu and Community Focus | We serve with compassion, respecting the dignity of the poor people and rural communities. |
| 3. Inclusivity and Equity | We empower all farmers but prioritise women, youth and people with disabilities to thrive in agriculture. |
| 4. Innovation and Adaptability | We embrace technology and new ideas to solve agricultural challenges. |
| 5. Integrity and Accountability | We act with transparency and take responsibility for our impact. |
| 6. Sustainability and Stewardship | We protect our land, water and ecosystems for future generations. |
| 7. Collaboration and Partnership | We achieve more by working with farmers, communities and the private sector. |
| 8. Growth and Empowerment | We invest in people, farmers and staff to unlock their potential. |
STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The strategic goals and strategic objectives of the Department as reviewed for alignment with government mandate and priorities and mandate of planning institutions to restructure the processes of development and service delivery as reflected, changes as effected are reflected below:
To provide veterinary services to clients in order to ensure healthy animals, safe animal products and welfare of people of South Africa.
Strategic Goals
Unleash agricultural potential.
To provide support to all farmers through agricultural development programmes
To provide expert and needs based research, development and technology transfer services impacting on development objectives
To provide and maintain infrastructure facilities for the line function to perform their research and other functions
To provide and maintain infrastructure facilities for the line function to perform their research and other functions
To provide timely and relevant agricultural economic services to the sector in support of sustainable agricultural and agri-business development to increase economic growth.
To provide tertiary agricultural education and training from NQF levels 5 to anybody who meets the minimum requirements to study in agriculture and related fields.
To provide formal and non-formal training on NQF levels 1 to 4 through FET structured education and training programmes to all interested agricultural role players.
Strategic Objectives
To provide agricultural support services to farmers in order to ensure sustainable development and management of agricultural resources