The responsibilities assigned to the Ministry as per Gazette No. 5 Vol 33 of June, 2000 are as follows:
Agricultural extension services other than those under Lagos State Agricultural Development Project.
Special Agricultural Scheme
Agricultural Estate Development
Graduate and School Leavers Scheme
Agricultural Input Credit Scheme
Accelerated Vegetable Production Programme
Accelerated Fish Production Programme
Farm Mechnisation and Tractor Hiring Services
Irrigation and drainage
Horticulture and Landscaping
Produce inspection & pest control
Livestock & Feed Quality Control
Fisheries
Artisan Fisheries Development
Inland Fisheries Development & Management
Veterinary Services
Abattoir Lairage & Meat Production
Organisation & Supervision of Cooperative Societies
Agricultural Insurance Scheme
Forestry
Preservation of Wildlife
Botanical & Zoological Gardens
Cooperative Societies and Farmers Union
Warehouses Cold room & Storage Depots
Agro Service Centre
Supervision of the following parastatals & Sub-parastatals:-
Lagos State Agricultural Development Project
Agricultural Land Holding Authority
Agricultural Engineering Company
Agricultural Training Institute
Araga Site (Headquarters)
Livestock Training Institute, Agege
Fisheries Training Institute, Yovoyan
Lagos State Agric. Input Supply Authority