The Agricultural Extension Division

The Agricultural Extension Division (AED) is responsible for farmers and also for the allocation of state lands to farmers for agricultural purposes (based on rentals). In order to allocate new lands for agricultural purposes, the AED, however, must first obtain permission from the LAD. The Chief Extension Officer has the authority to rent crown lands not exceeding two (2) hectares in size. Land plots exceeding (2) hectares are to be leased by the lands Division.

Services Offered By the AED

Ploughing Services

Maintaining settlement roads and drains within watershed

Facilitating the removal of beehives and the control of swarms

Providing advice on agricultural production, pests and disease management –this may be done in collaboration with other Departments or Agencies.

 Other Services

 Allocating lands for agricultural purposes

Settling disputes concerning agricultural lands

Ensure that lands are used for the purpose obtained

Evicting delinquent farmers from agricultural lands