Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD)

THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION
Equitable access to land, integrated rural development, sustainable agriculture, and food security for all

Mission

To accelerate land reform, catalyse rural development and improve agricultural production to stimulate economic development and food security.
Our objectives are to improve international market access, fair trading conditions and increase the competitiveness of South African agricultural, forestry & fisheries producers, processors and exporters of all categories through participating in trade negotiations and implementation of trade agreements, trade research and trade intelligence.

Functions:

- To promote economic development, trade and market access for agricultural products and fosters international relations for the sector by ensuring Increased market access and maintenance of existing markets
- To promote, coordinate and support international relations and trade through the development and implementation appropriate policies and programmes
- To develop, promote and support the competitive participation in international trade
- To facilitate, co-ordinate, guide and support international relations with governments, organisations and forums in Europe & UK
- Provide support in the negotiations on matter of influence to agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Services:
http://www.old.dalrrd.gov.za/Services
http://www.dalrrd.gov.za/index.php/services.

Strategic Programmes:
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development programmes

Events

EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA