INTRODUCTION

The Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resource Management is headed by a Dean who is the administrative and academic head.  Assisting the Dean on the day-to-day administrative matters, are Assistant Administrator and the Faculty Clerk.

The Faculty was challenged with the responsibility of launching three of the first programmes, namely; Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Bachelor of Agribusiness Management, and Diploma in Agriculture Education and extension. The Diploma programme succeeded in admitting and registering students a number of students.

MISSION

To be a centre of excellence in capacity building for agricultural development

OBJECTIVES

· Develop and disseminate scientific information through training, research and outreach.

· Offer holistic and quality education in agricultural and related sciences.

· Provide dynamic programmes that are responsive to our changing needs of society.

· Provide practical and competent graduates who can address and solve natural as well as regional challenges in agriculture and environmental sectors.

· Develop partnerships with farmers, private sector, national and international agricultural research institution in technology development and utilization for enhanced agricultural productivity and income.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

The Faculty offers four Diploma and six Bachelor of Science programmes.

Four – year Bachelor of Science Degree Programmes

B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics

B.Sc. in Agribusiness Management

B.Sc. in Environmental Science

B.Sc. in Natural Resource Management

B.Sc. in Applied Aquatic Science

B.Sc. in Ecotourism and Hospital Management

Three – year Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Animal Health

Diploma in Farm Management

Diploma in Animal Science and Technology

Diploma in Agricultural Education and Extension