HND · Agriculture
HND Agriculture
- Qualification
- HND
- Duration
- 3 years
- Region
- Upper East
Overview
HND Agriculture gives you broad, practical preparation for crop and livestock production, farm management and agricultural support services. It is a strong choice if you want to contribute to food security and rural development while building a foundation for employment or your own farm business.
What you will study
You study crop production, animal husbandry, soils, farm machinery, agricultural economics, extension and farm management. Practical training helps you develop skills in production planning, animal care, crop protection, farm budgeting, marketing and agricultural record keeping.
Career prospects
You can work as an agricultural technician, farm supervisor, extension assistant, livestock or crop production assistant, agricultural sales officer or farm entrepreneur. Employers and markets include the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, private farms, agro-input companies, NGOs, farmer organisations, agribusinesses and food processors.
Who this programme may suit
You do well if you enjoy working with plants, animals and people and prefer applied learning to purely theoretical study. Reliability, patience, physical stamina and business interest will help you build a successful career.