List of Top Agricultural Colleges In Ghana – Check 2022/2023 Rankings

Agriculture is the backbone of the African continent, both legally and economically, in the twenty-first century. Many countries are adopting science not only in the fields of information and telecommunications but also in agriculture, in this age of superior technology.

In this article, I’ll list the top agriculture colleges in Ghana. Keep your eyes riveted to the page and enjoy reading. Credit to https//:thefarmdreams.com

Below is the List Of Agric Colleges In Ghana

1. Kwadaso  Agric College
2. Ejura Agric College
3. Ohawu Agric College
4. Damongo Agric College
5. Animal Health and Production College

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Which Agric College is the best in Ghana?

1. GHANA VETERINARY COLLEGE, TAMALE.
2. Kwadaso Agricultural College, Kwadaso.
3. College of Animal Health and Production, Pong-Tamale.
4. Damongo Agricultural College, Damongo Information.
5. Ejura Agricultural College, Ejura.
6. Ohawu Agricultural College, Ohawu Information

How many agricultural colleges do we have in Ghana?

College Name: 7 colleges found.

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What are the courses related to agriculture?

• B.Sc in Agriculture. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or B.Sc.
• B.Sc in Genetic Plant Breeding.
• B.Sc in Agriculture Economics and Farm Management.
• B.Sc in Animal Husbandry.
• B.Sc in Forestry.
• B.Sc Soil and water management.
• B.Sc in Horticulture.
• B.Sc Agriculture and Food Business.

What are the 4 types of agriculture?

1. Shifting Cultivation (rotating crops).
2. Intensive Pastoral Farming (focused on grazing animals).
3. Subsistence Cultivation (seeking out a living; often done for consumption by family).
4. Commercial Cultivation (usually focused on cash crops such as cocoa, cotton, palm oil, etc.

Admission Requirements To Agric Colleges In Ghana

The general requirements for the agricultural colleges are;

REGULAR PROGRAMMES

Diploma in General Agriculture

Qualification:

Three (3 ) years for SSSCE/ WASSCE students. Applicants must have an aggregate of 24 or better in the core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science) and any other three(3) Elective (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Agriculture, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, etc) subjects.WAASSCE applicants must have credit in the Core subjects and at least C6 in any three (3) of the fore-named Elective subjects.

Diploma in Agricultural Extension

Qualification:

Two (2) years for holders of Certificate in General Agriculture with at least two(2) years of working experience

SANDWICH/WEEKEND PROGRAMMES

Diploma in General Agriculture

Qualification:

Two(2) years for holders of Certificate in General Agriculture with at least two(2) years of working experience

Certificate in General Agriculture

Qualification:

Two(2) years for staff in Agricultural establishments

Short Courses on Snails and fish farming, Mushroom production, Poultry production, Rabbit production, Grasscutter production, Pig & Vegetable Production, Beekeeping, Pesticides Management, Animal Health, and Disease Control, etc are also available.

Duration:1-16 weeks depending on the program

The Human Resource Development and Management Directorate oversees the running and management of Colleges of Agriculture and Farm Training Institutions

Read also: Kwadaso Agric College | General Overview – Programmes – Admissions

The admission forms are already out. they come out in February, every year.

SALE OF ADMISSION FORMS FOR AGRICULTURE COLLEGES

Admission forms for the academic year are out for sale at the following locations.

• All Agricultural Colleges in Ghana
• All Regional Offices of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA)
  Sandwich and Top-Up admission forms are sold on the KAC campus only.