Agro-Pastoral Adviser
Advise farming households on getting more from crops and livestock together.
Award: Higher National Diploma (HND) · Duration: 2 years after A/Levels · School: School of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Programme overview
Advise farming households on getting more from crops and livestock together. The HND runs for 2 years after A/Levels, combining classroom teaching with practical work so you graduate ready to step into the role.
Teaching is delivered by experienced tutors in well-equipped classrooms and laboratories, with placement and career support throughout.
What you will study
- Integrated crop and livestock systems
- Agricultural extension methods
- Farm economics and record keeping
- Rural community development
- Sustainable and climate-smart practice
- Agricultural cooperatives and groups
- Communication and adult learning
- Field diagnosis and advisory practice
Where this can take you
- Agro-pastoral extension adviser
- Rural development project officer
- Cooperative and farmer group support
- NGO agriculture programmes
- Agro-input advisory roles
- Community development work
Ready to apply?
Check the entry requirements and fee structure, then start your application online.