in Agriculture
Empowering the Next Generation of Agricultural Experts
Mode of Study: Full-time
Hands-on Training: Gain extensive field experience through practical sessions, internships, and industry visits.
Cutting-Edge Curriculum
Explore advanced agricultural techniques, including crop production, livestock management, sustainable farming, agronomy, and agribusiness management.
1) AFM111: Agricultural Economics
2) AFM112: Farm Business and Agri-preneurship
3) AE111: Principles of Agricultural Engineering
4) AE112: Farm Structures
5) AP111 : Principles of Animal Science
6) AP112 : Rangeland, Wildlife Management and Aquaculture
7) CP 111 : Principles of Crop Science
8) CP 112: Principles of Crop Production
9) CC111 : ICTs and Computer Applications in Agriculture (e-agriculture)
10) CC112 : Gender Studies and Occupational Health and Safety
11) CC 113: Academic and Professional Communication skills
12) CC114: Research And Innovation Skills
1) AFM121: Agricultural Extension
2) AFM122: Agribusiness and Farm Management Project
3) AE121: Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
4) AE122: Agricultural Engineering Innovation Project
5) AP121: Small Stock Production
6) AP122: Animal Production Project
7) CP121: Crop Protection
8) CP122: Crop Production Project
9) SML121: Fundamentals of Beef Production
Applicants must have passed at least 3 approved ‘O’ Level subjects including a science subject and must have demonstrated potential suitability for diploma studies by virtue of their attainments and/or relevant work experience;
Normally, applicants should have completed their full-time school or college education at least 8 years for males and 5 years for females before the start of the academic year in which admission is sought;
Graduates of the Diploma in Agriculture program can pursue various possible opportunities including:
2. Employment opportunities
• Agronomist
• Farm Manager
• Agricultural Consultant
• Agribusiness Entrepreneur
• Livestock Specialist
• Extension Officer etc.
Application Process
Farmers are assisted in coming up with a project proposal.This is a formal document that serves as a foundational blueprint for initiating, planning, and executing a project. A project proposal outlines the key components of the project, such as its objectives, scope, methodology, resource requirements, and evaluation criteria.The proposal serves as a roadmap, outlining the methodology, timeline, and resource requirements, guiding the project team and stakeholders in planning and execution.
This course deals with the production and processing of high-quality milk and dairy products. It also involves
• Selection of dairy breeds
• Management of dairy animals at various stages of growth from calf to heifer stage until the animal is used for breeding and lactating.
• Bull management
• Milking
• Processing of milk
• Use of Biotechnology techniques.