The Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, Food, Livestock and Fisheries drives the county’s agenda for food security, agricultural productivity, and sustainable livelihoods. It plays a central role in improving crop production, promoting agribusiness, and enhancing resilience through climate-smart agricultural practices. The department is responsible for implementing programs that support farmers with extension services, access to inputs, value addition, and market linkages. It also oversees irrigation development to ensure reliable water supply for crop and livestock production. In addition, the department manages livestock development, veterinary services, and fisheries to improve animal health, enhance productivity, and promote fish farming as a key source of income and nutrition.
The department drives food security, agricultural productivity, and sustainable livelihoods through crop production, agribusiness promotion, and climate-smart agricultural practices.
Strategic Goals:
• Enhance food and nutrition security
• Increase sustainable livelihood incomes
• Promote climate-resilient agriculture
FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY:
• Extension, input and subsidy support services
• Mechanization support
COMMERCIAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT:
• Anchor value chains: Dairy, avocado, aquaculture, poultry, fruits
• Development of aggregation, storage, and off-take systems
• Quality control and standards
AGRI-INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT:
• Establishment of Agri-industrial zones
• Identification of anchor processor firms
• Establishment of PPP arrangements
• Siaya County Agric Soil Management Policy
• Siaya County Government Agriculture Sector Policy
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