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Department of Crop Science
Ogongo Campus
Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Namibia
Vision
To be a competent, effective and dependable department that imparts knowledge and skills in the production of crops so as to contribute meaningfully toward food security at household and national level.
Mission
The purpose is to participate in the development of technology that is suited for dryland and irrigated cropping in Namibia. These technologies are encompassed in breeding, physiology, nutrition, irrigation and protection of crops and mushroom. The department also has a soil science and agriculture engineering components that improve the efficiency of crop production in Namibia.
Objectives
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To equip degree and diploma students with the necessary training, skills, attitudes and know-how in crop production
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To conduct, facilitate and promote research aimed at improving the production of crops in arid and semi arid environments
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To create awareness and promote sustainable agriculture through conservation of soil and water resources
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To provide advisory assistance and extension services to local farmers on proper and sustainable crop production under Namibian condition
Academic Staff
Head of Department: Dr Jorry Z. U. Kaurivi
Prof O D Mwandemele: |
Professor: B.Sc. Hons; M.Sc. (Dar-es-Salaam); PhD (Sydney); Elected Fellow (ISGPB), Member UNU/INRA College of Res. Associates |
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Prof L Kanyomeka: |
Associate Professor: Dip. Agric; B. Agric. Sc; M Sc. (Agron.) University of Zambia; PhD (Pretoria)
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Agronony : Weed Science |
Dr J Z U Kaurivi: |
Lecturer: B.Sc., (Natal); M.Sc., PhD (Arizona) Soil, Water and Environmental Science |
Soil, Water and Environmental Science; Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis |
Dr C Gwanama: |
Lecturer: BSc.Agric; M Sc (University of Zambia); PhD (Univ Orange Free State) |
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Ms S Niitembu |
Lecturer: : MSc.(Patrice Lumumba); Diploma Animal Health, (Torgau,Leipzig) |
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Mr U S K Kuvare: |
Lecturer: B.Sc. Agric (UNAM); M.Sc. Agric (Stellenbosch) |
Horticultural Science |
Mr J Chigariro: |
Lecturer: Postgraduate Diploma Grain Storage Management (Greenwich University, UK); M.Sc. Grain Storage Management (Greenwich University, UK) |
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Ms C Kamburona: |
Lecturer: B.Sc. Agric (UNAM); M.Sc. Genetics (Pretoria) |
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Ms N Nghishitivali: |
Lecturer: M.Sc. Agric (Cuba) |
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Mr F Shinombedi |
Lecturer: : M.Sc. Agric Eng (Czechoslovakia) |
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Mr P I Nanhapo: |
Lecturer: B.Sc. Agric (UNAM) MSc. |
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Ms H Kandongo: |
Assistant Lecturer: B.Sc. Agric Mechanisation (Karl Marx University) |
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Mr G Hatutale: |
Assistant Lecturer: B.Sc. Agric (UNAM) |
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Ms A N Aluvilu: |
Technologist: National Dip. Agric (Polytechnic of Namibia); B.Tech Agric (Cape) |
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Technologist: (Vacant) Technikon) study leave |
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Mr P A Ausiku: |
Staff Dev Fellow: National Dip Agric (Ogongo); B.Sc. Agric (UNAM) study leave |
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Ms O T Shivolo: |
Staff Dev Fellow: Dip Agric (OAC); B.Sc. Agric (UNAM) study leave |
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Admission requirements
Candidate should have an International General Certificate of Secondary education (IGCSE) or equivalent with 22 points or more in 5 subjects. Four of the five subjects should be English (D grade), Mathematics (D grade), Any Science (D) and any other subject (D grade) minimum. Mature age entry is 25 years or more with a pass in Grade 10, work experience in agriculture and a pass in the entry test.
Candidate should have an International General Certificate of Secondary education (IGCSE) or equivalent with 25 points or more in 5 subjects. Four of the five subjects should be English (C grade), Mathematics (C grade), Any Science (D) and any other subject (D grade) minimum.
Teaching Modules by the Department of Crop Science
Diploma in Agriculture
First Year |
Principles of Crop Production |
Second Year |
Crop Protection; Soil Science; Farm Technology I |
Third Year |
Water Management and Soil Conservation; Vegetable and Fruit Production; Farm Technology II; Crop Production |
Degree in Agriculture (Crop Science major)
Second Year |
Plant Science; Agronomy |
Third Year |
Research Methods I; Field Crop Production; Seed Science and Technology; Weed Science; Field Attachment; Plant Breeding; Research Methods II; Crop Ecophysiology Crop Storage and Handling; Farm Mechanization; |
Fourth Year |
Research Project; Seminar; Horticulture I; Horticulture II; Entomology; Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition; Soil and Water Management; Plant Pathology; Plant Biotechnology; Land Use Planning |
First year curriculum has basic science modules at Main Campus. Second year is general to all agriculture and offered at Neudamm campus
Research
The department is engaged in the following projects:
Outreach
The department is engaged in the following projects:
- Ambuga Ekoto Dairy Cooperative Society: Community Assistance in Establishing a Dairy Production and Processing Plant
- Bush Encroachment and Land Reclamation for the Otjombinde Conservancy
Where our students go:
- Agricultural Extension Officers (MAWF)
- Agriculture Research Officers (MAWF)
- Agriculture Training Officers (MAWF)
- Agriculture Research Technicians (MAWF)
- Agriculture Extension Technicians (MAWF)
- Animal Health Officers (MAWF)
- Landscaping Consultants (Municipalities)
- Green Scheme Project Supervisors
- Assistant Lecturers (University and Polytechnic of Namibia)
- Further studies (Masters)
- Self employed in Farming Sector
Contacts
Head of Department
Private Bag 5520
Oshakati, Namibia
Tel: +264-65-2235000
Fax: +264-65-2235294
Email: jkaurivi@unam.na
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