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Crop Production and Protection
Obafemi Awolowo University
Program Status: OPEN
Bachelors (B.Sc) - Full time
Fees: ₦151,200
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Program Summary

Crop production and protection as a course covers the principles and practices involved in cultivating crops for food, fiber, and other uses while ensuring their health and productivity. It explores the biological, environmental, and technological factors that influence crop growth, including soil management, water requirements, climate conditions, and genetic improvements. The course delves into various cropping systems, such as monoculture and intercropping, and their impact on yield and sustainability. It also examines modern techniques like precision agriculture, greenhouse farming, and organic practices that enhance efficiency and minimize environmental impact.  

 

Protection of crops is another critical aspect, focusing on methods to prevent and control pests, diseases, and weeds that threaten crop health. It introduces integrated pest management strategies that combine biological, chemical, and cultural approaches to reduce crop losses while maintaining ecological balance. Students learn about the role of pesticides, biocontrol agents, and resistant crop varieties in safeguarding agricultural productivity. The course also emphasizes the importance of post-harvest management, ensuring that crops maintain their quality and nutritional value after harvest.  

 

Through theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students develop skills in diagnosing crop health issues, improving yields, and applying sustainable agricultural practices. The course prepares individuals for careers in farming, agronomy, research, and agricultural consulting, contributing to global food security and sustainable farming systems.

Requirements

UTME REQUIREMENTS English, Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Agric Science DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (i) 3 A’Level Credit passes in Chemistry, Biology or Botany or Zoology and Physics/Mathematics

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Application fee: ₦10,000

Deadline: 2024-09-01


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