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THE DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION

Dr Knowledge Mushonga
Dr Knowledge MushongaActing Chairmanknowledge.mushonga@nust.ac.zw
The Department of Sustainable Food Production, within the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, focuses on advancing food production systems that are environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially equitable. The department equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to address the challenges of global food security, climate change, and resource management by promoting sustainable farming practices, innovative agricultural technologies, and efficient resource use. Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on experience, students explore topics such as organic farming, agroecology, precision agriculture, and food system sustainability. The department fosters a holistic approach to food production, preparing graduates to lead the transformation of agriculture into a more sustainable and resilient industry that meets the demands of a growing global population.

Our Programmes

 

Undergraduate

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS DEGREE IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION

Entry Requirements

 

Normal Entry: At least one ‘A’ Level pass in either Food Science, Biology, Agriculture, Crop Science, Animal Science or Geography, and any other related Science and Commercial Subjects at ‘A’ Level.

5.2 Special Entry: National Certificate (NC), National Diploma (ND) & Higher National Diploma (HND) in any Agricultural field.

5.3 Mature Entry:  25 years of age at time of application plus relevant experience in the field of Agriculture. The applicant may be subjected to an interview.

 

 

COURSE CODES

CODE

TITLE

PART I

SEMESTER I

 

AFP 1101

Introduction to Sustainable Food Production

AFP 1102

Introduction to Animal Production and Health

AIT  1102

Computer Applications for Agriculture*

AEM 1103

Agricultural Mathematics I*

AFP 1103

Introduction to Crop Production and Health

AFP 1104

Introduction to Soil Science and Health

 

 

SEMESTER II

 

AFP 1201

Weed Management

AFP 1202

Animal Production Systems

AFP 1203

Cropping Systems

AFP 1204

Seed Production

ILI    1208

Communication skills

AEM 1201

Agricultural Statistics*

 

 

PART II

SEMESTER I

 

AFP 2101

Agricultural Meteorology

AFP 2102

Plant Protection and Biosecurity

AIT  2103

Agricultural Data Analysis and Simulation

AEM 2105

Agribusiness and Technopreneurship

AFP 2103

Research Methods

AEM 2106

Agricultural Project Management*

 

 

SEMESTER II

 

AFP 2201

Crop Production Principles and Practices

AFP 2202

Food Biotechnology*

AFP 2204

Foundations of Sustainable Food Systems

AFP 2205

Irrigation Systems Design

AGC 2201

Plant Genetics and Genomics

AIT  2201

Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture

 

 

PART III

 

AFP 3001

Industrial Attachment

 

 

 

PART IV

SEMESTER I

 

AFP 4010

Research Project

AFP 4101

Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems

AFP 4102

Food Production in a Future Climate

AFP 4106      

Integrated Production Systems

 

ELECTIVE 1

SEMESTER II

 

AFP 4010

Research Project

AFP 4201

Principles of Sustainable Development   

AFP 4202 

Global Environmental Issues and Climate Change             

AEM 4201

Agricultural Development Policy

 

ELECTIVE 2

 

 

 

Elective 1

AFP 4103

Global Food and Agricultural Policy Analysis*

AFP 4104

Livestock Management*

AFP 4105

Irrigation Principles and Management*

 

Elective 2

AFP 4203 

Climate, Soils and Land Use*

AFP 4204 

Integrated Crop and Livestock Production Systems*

AFP 4205

Aquaculture*

AFP 4206

Hydroponics*

AFP 4207

Multi-purpose Land Use*

Our Staff

Dr. Knowledge Mushonga
Dr. Knowledge Mushonga Acting Chairman

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