Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Agriculture
The Agriculture programme is designed for students who want to develop practical knowledge and skills in crop production, animal production, agribusiness, farm management, soil science, food production, and modern agricultural practices. It prepares learners for opportunities in farming, agricultural services, food systems, entrepreneurship, and further technical training
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The Agriculture programme equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to participate productively in the agricultural sector. Training may cover soil preparation, crop cultivation, animal husbandry, farm tools and machinery, irrigation, pest and disease control, farm management, environmental conservation, post-harvest handling, and agribusiness.
Students learn through classroom teaching, demonstrations, field work, practical projects, and supervised farm activities. The programme helps learners understand agriculture as both a science and a business, with strong links to food security, employment, and national development.
The training encourages hard work, responsibility, observation, problem-solving, patience, and entrepreneurship. It is ideal for students who want to build practical skills for employment, self-employment, or further technical and academic progression.
Ghana’s TVET framework is designed to provide clear pathways for learners and graduates, including progression into further education and lifelong learning
Entry requirements
Applicants should have completed Junior High School or its equivalent. Interest in farming, plants, animals, food production, environmental care, and practical outdoor work is important. Basic knowledge of Integrated Science and Mathematics will be useful. Students should be willing to participate in field work and practical agricultural activities