UNIVERSITIES OF AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA

UNIVERSITIES OF AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA

 

DEFINITION OF AGRICULTURE:  In simple terms, it is the science and art of cultivation of certain plants and rearing and management of livestock. It is derived from the Latin words ‘ager’ or “agri’ and “cultura” meaning soil/field and cultivation respectively.

 

  Agriculture is a professional field which combines pure sciences and the social sciences in the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for man’s use and benefits, such as provision of food, raw materials for industries, recreation etc.

  On a broader note, agriculture may also be defined as the set of skills and processes geared towards the production of food, feed, fibre, energy, medicine, recreational services and other essential commodities by the growing or cultivation of certain plants, fungi and other life forms and the raising of certain selected animals of importance to humanity.

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  On the other hand, Agricultural science is a branch of science which deals with the study of crops and livestock; their physiological processes, pathology, genetics, breeding, agric produce storage, processing cum marketing and general farm management. it is a broad multidisciplinary field comprising pure natural sciences and the social sciences (economics, human geography, sociology, ethics).

 Some of the braches of agricultural sciences are listed below;

Plant genetics

Plant pathology

Crop science

Animal science

Agronomy

Agricultural biotechnology

Agricultural business management

Horticulture

Fishery

Forestry

Agrobiology

Aquaculture

Agricultural economics and extension

Agricultural soil science

Agricultural biochemistry

Weed science

Food science and technology

Animal health technology

Agrochemistry

Poultry science

 LIST OF SPECIALIZED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA DEALING WITH AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND AGRIC RELATED COURSES

v     Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan

v     Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta

v     University of Agriculture Makurdi

v     Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu

v     Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

v     Federal College of Agriculture Akure

v     Federal College of Agriculture Jos

     Federal University of Agriculture Zuru Kebbi

v     Federal College of Forestry mechanization Afoka

v     Federal College of Forestry Jos

      Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

v     College Of Agriculture Jos

v     Audu Bako School Of Agriculture, Dabatta Kano

v     Federal College Of Agricultural Produce Technology, Kano

v     Federal College Of Animal Health and Production Technology

 

Some Conventional Universities Offering Agricultural Sciences and Related Course are Listed Below;

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

University Of Illorin

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University

Gregory University

University Of Maiduguri

Imo State University

Federal University Dutse

University Of Nigeria Nsuka

Federal University Of Technology Akure

Federal University Wukari

Landmark University

Federal Univerty Kashere

Olabisi Onabanjo University

Plateau State University

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Ekiti State University

Bayeero University Kano

Obavfemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife

Bowen University

Modibo Adama University Of Technology Yola Mautech

Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Usman Danfodio University Sokoto

Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology

Cross-River University Of Science And Technology

Kogi State University

Adamawa State University

University Of Abuja

Delta State University Abraka

Kwara State University

University Of Jos

University Of Uyo

Federal University Dutsinma

University Of Ibadan

Federal University Of Technology Owerri

Igbenedion University Okada

Federal University Of Technology Minna

River State University Of Science And Technology

 

SSCE Requirements: At least, Credit passes in 5 subjects to include; Chemistry, Biology/Agric science, English language, Mathematics and any of Physics, Geography or Economics. English is compulsory.

UTME Requirements: Any 3 subjects from Biology, Agric science, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Mathematics. Use of English Language is compulsory

DIRECT ENTRY Requirements: 2 Passes at A level in Biology/Zoology/Botany and any other science subject.

NOTE: Consult the JAMB Brochure for specific requirements of choice Institutions as requirements may vary slightly across these Institutions.

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