SECTORS IN THE DEPARTMENT
1. Agricultural services
2. Veterinary services
3. Fisheries
4. Entomology and Vermin control

MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT
Mandated by The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda Article 176 (2) and The Local Government Act 1997 Sections 96 and 97, the district local government through the department of production and marketing is responsible for;
 Increasing agricultural production and productivity that will culminate into increased household incomes and improved livelihoods of the farming communities through the performance of its devolved and delegated function and coordination with MAAIF.

KEY FOCUS
Implementation of the NRM Manifesto where wealth creation is the key focus,
• Agro-processing and value addition
• Zoning strategy; our focus is in the following value chains

1. Pineapple
2. Passion fruit
3. Dairy
4. Poultry
5. Piggery
6. Fish
7. Maize
8. Cassava
9. Beans
10. Soya beans

Strategic objectives for production department
To boost house hold income and ensure food security through increased and sustained production and productivity of major crops and animals