The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development founded from ministries related to agriculture and rural development has responsibility to implement the function of State management in agriculture, forestry, irrigation and rural development.

According to Decree No.15/CP dated March 02, 1993 by the Government, the Ministry has 16 main duties. The Ministry includes: 7 departments, 9 bureaus, 25 institutes, 35 schools, 18 corporations and 24 affiliate companies.

It has two official headquarters in: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.