General Agriculture

Why Choose General Agriculture?

General Agriculture provides a broad based program in agriculture for students who wish to have a diversified program of study that emphasizes several agriculture discipline . These disciplines include animal production, zoology, crop production, botany, soil science, farm management and fish farming to mention a few.

The benefits of General Agriculture include economic development for the nation, high employment rate for the citizens, and a variety of yield, thereby reducing monotony in food consumption.

Furthermore, there is a lack of knowledge on extension methodology to enhance agricultural productivity within farming communities. In addition, it is imperative to embrace inclusive development, which can only be achieved by an inclusive curriculum. Therefore, the need for a curriculum review cannot be overemphasized in order to produce graduates with relevant skills and positive attitudes that meet both the local and global context.

The purpose of this programme is to carry out farm management practices (crops, livestock and fish), maintaining equipment and machinery, supervising and training farmers/ farm workers.

To apply for certificate in general agriculture you need to have a Grade Twelve (12) full certificate with at least a pass or better in English, Mathematics and Science.