providing policy advice and programmes that support the sustainable development of New Zealand's primary industries
being the Government's principal advisers on, and maintain effective management of, New Zealand's fisheries and aquaculture
leading New Zealand's biosecurity system
managing forestry assets for the Crown
ensuring food standards for consumers of New Zealand food
playing a key role in enabling international market access for New Zealand's primary products
representing the interests of the New Zealand primary sector in international trade policy and standard-setting forums.