Royal Decree No.68/2012 defining the terms of reference for of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the adoption of its organizational structure.

This Decree consisting of 4 articles aims at specifying, in two Annexes, the competencies (Annex 1) and the organizational structure (Annex 2) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Competencies of the Ministry are as follows: Setting and implementing the policies for the development and exploitation of agricultural, livestock, and living water resources; preparing the draft laws and regulations related to the management and exploitation of agricultural, livestock, and fisheries; developing investment in the fields of agriculture, livestock and fisheries; conducting research and studies in the field of agriculture, livestock and fisheries; preparing and implementing training programs for farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders; developing the field of irrigation and the development of agricultural lands; protecting agricultural and livestock resources from diseases; protecting live water resources from harmful exploitation; promoting and supporting aquaculture; preparing and implementing agricultural, livestock and fisheries safety programs; administering agricultural and fisheries marketing; establishing and developing fishing ports; developing the international relations of Oman with other countries in the fields of agriculture, livestock and live water resource, and representing the Sultanate at international venues relating to this area; and training its staff to undertake the responsibilities of the ministry.
The organizational structure is represented in a table contained in Annex 2.