Unit Code: AGR603 Unit Title: Farm Management Principles Farm management looks at the decision-making processes that the farm managerโs employ and covers specific knowledge and technical skills they use to make good economic decisions. The unit emphasizes the use of Read More …
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AGR602
Unit Code: AGR602 Unit Title: Soil Fertility & Management Soil fertility and management are the basis of successful agriculture farming. This unit covers concepts of soil fertility and productivity, and the many factors influencing productivity including soil texture, structure, depth, Read More …
AGR601
Unit Code: AGR601 Unit Title: Crop Pathology & Protection This unit introduces students to the concepts and principles of plant protection include; recognizing symptoms of pests and diseases, diagnosis, and managing crops to reduce pests and disease infection. This unit Read More …
AGR510
Unit Code: AGR510 Unit Title: Principle of Soil Science Soils are the foundation of agriculture and understanding them is basic for good farm practices. The unit introduces students to the basic principles of soil science: soil types, soil textures, soil Read More …
AGR509
Unit Code: AGR509 Unit Title: Food & Nutrition Science This unit covers nutrition from cellular to organismal level with a focus on both animal nutrition in agriculture and human nutrition in relation to food security.ย Topics covered include food and Read More …
AGR508
Unit Code: AGR508 Unit Title: Organic Vegetable Production This course introduces students to the principle practices of horticulture industry and covers the following instructional areas: vegetable/fruit crops origins, the importance of organic vegetable production in the country, identifications of suitable Read More …
AGR507
Unit Code: AGR507 Unit Title: Pigs & Poultry Production This unit examines the knowledge and experience in relation to commercial and smallholder pig and poultry management and provides information to assist with the development and expansion of these industries in Read More …
AGR506
Unit Code: AGR506 Unit Title: Rural Sociology Rural sociology explores the influence of physical, biological and cultural factors on people and groups considered to be rural dwellers, defined as living in the countryside as opposed to in cities and towns. Read More …
AGR505
Unit Code: AGR505 Unit Title: Agriculture Economics Economics underpins human societies and decision making. This unit covers the following topics: basic economic concepts including classic productivity resources (labour, capital, and land); economic principles of production and their application in agriculture; Read More …
AGR504
Unit Code: AGR504 Unit Title: Introduction to Animal Biology The study in the areas of animal biology in the areas of anatomy and physiology are central in understanding the aspects of animal health care. Basic biochemistry and animal cellular function Read More …