Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine
The Vision:
Our vision is of an innovative and sustainable agri-food sector operating to the highest standards.
The Mission:
Our mission is to serve the government and people of Ireland by leading, developing and regulating the agri-food sector, protecting public health and optimising social, economic and environmental benefits.
Strategic Goals:
- Promote and safeguard public, animal and plant health and animal welfare for the benefit of consumers producers and wider society
- Provide income and market supports to underpin the rural economy and the environment
- Provide the optimum policy framework for the sustainable development of the agri-food sector
- Deliver a sustainable, growth driven sector focused on competitiveness and innovation driven by a skilled workforce delivering value added products in line with market demands
- Maintain and develop strategic, operational, regulatory and technical capacity to achieve operational excellence.
Services:
- Formulate national and EU policies to support the strategic development of the agri- food sector
- Regulate the sector to ensure it operates to the highest standards
- Design schemes and deliver supports for the sector, in collaboration with stakeholders
- Seek to be innovative and adaptive in the delivery of our services.
Values:
- A deep-rooted public service ethos of independence, integrity and impartiality
- A strong commitment to diversity, gender equality and the fair and equal treatment of all
- A culture of accountability, transparency, efficiency and value for money
- The highest standards of professionalism, leadership and probity
- We work together to deliver our services effectively and to achieve the most efficient outcomes
DAFM Divisions:
Brexit and the Agri-Food Sector
Food Industry Development, Trade, Markets & the Economy
Food Safety, Public Health & Consumer Issues
Rural Environment & Sustainability
Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI)