Bachelor of Agriculture General

Course Description

Bachelor of Agriculture is offered at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and other institutions. Students learn crop production, animal science, soil science, agricultural economics, and farm management. The programme includes practical training on university farms and field visits. Graduates work as agricultural officers, farm managers, extension officers, and agribusiness professionals in Tanzania's agricultural sector.

Skills You Will Gain

Crop production and management

Animal science and livestock management

Soil science and fertility management

Agricultural economics

Farm business planning

Agricultural extension services

Pest and disease management

Post-harvest management

Irrigation and water management

Agribusiness marketing

Sustainable agriculture practices

Skill Mastery Level 92%

Taught by experienced instructors

Career Opportunities

Agricultural Officer (Ministry of Agriculture, District Agricultural Offices), Farm Manager (Commercial Farms - Kilombero Plantations, Mtibwa Sugar, Kagera Sugar, TPC), Extension Officer (Government extension services, NGOs), Agribusiness Manager (Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies - AMCOS), Agricultural Researcher (TARI - Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, SUA), Agricultural Project Coordinator (NGOs - TechnoServe, Farm Africa, SNV, CRS), Crop Production Specialist, Livestock Officer, Agricultural Consultant, Agribusiness Entrepreneur