HND Agro Pastoral Adviser / 2 years / 250.000 F

HND in Agro-Pastoral Advisory Services (2 Years)

This practical diploma trains students to become field-based advisors bridging crop farming and livestock management for sustainable African agribusiness.

Program Focus:

• Integrated Farm Systems:

  • Crop-livestock synergy techniques

  • Fodder production & pasture management

  • Farm waste recycling (manure composting)

  • Climate-smart mixed farming

• Advisory Skills:

  • Farmer training methodologies

  • Farm business planning

  • Agricultural extension technologies

  • Conflict resolution (farmer-herder)

Field-Based Learning:

✔️ 60% practical training on partner farms
✔️ Livestock handling certifications
✔️ Mobile app training (farm record-keeping)
✔️ 400-hour rural community placement

Career Pathways:

• Agricultural Extension Officer

• Livestock Feed Consultant

• Cooperative Development Agent

• Farm Input Supply Advisor

• Agropastoral Project Field Staff

African Context Specialization:

🔹 Dryland farming systems
🔹 Transhumance corridor management
🔹 Locally-sourced feed formulations

Progression Options:

→ Entry into Year 3 of BSc Agricultural Extension
→ Professional certification (CAFAN, IALP)

Ideal For:

Students passionate about transforming smallholder farming through hands-on advisory work.

Accredited by [National Agricultural Extension Board] and aligned with FAO agroecology principles.

Key Technologies Used:

• Soil testing kits

• Livestock body condition scoring apps

• Farm mapping drones