The specific
subjects included in an agriculture course based on the level of
education in (diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate) and the university or
institution offering are mentioned below:
1. Agronomy: Deals with the study of crop production and crop improvement techniques.
2. Horticulture: Deals with the cultivation and management of fruits,
vegetables, flowers and
ornamental plants.
3. Plant Pathology: Deals with the study of plant diseases and their management.
4. Entomology: Deals with the study of insects and their management.
5. Plant Breeding and Genetics: Deals on improving plant varieties
through selective breeding
and genetic techniques.
6. Soil Science: Deals with the study of soil properties, fertility and
management practices.
7. Agricultural Economics: Deals with the economic aspects of agriculture, including production,
distribution and consumption of agricultural products.
8. Agricultural Engineering: Deals with the application of engineering
principles in agriculture such
as farm machinery and irrigation systems.
9. Animal Husbandry: Deals with the breeding and management of livestock.
10. Agricultural Extension: Deals with the dissemination of agricultural information technologies farmers.
11. Agricultural Meteorology: Deals with the impact of weather and climate on
agriculture.
12. Agribusiness Management: Deals with the management and marketing of
agricultural products
and services.
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