Sustainable agriculture is farming in sustainable ways meeting society’s present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs.
Colleges and Universities in Ghana offering Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture:
university of agriculture and environmental studies
Direct Entry Requirement (SSSCE/WASSCE/GCE “O” Level & “A” Level Candidates)
Candidates must have CREDITS in THREE [3] SSSCE/WASSCE Core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science in addition to CREDITS in any THREE [3] relevant elective subjects in the following options in addition, CREDITS in THREE [3] SSSCE/WASSCE elective subjects in any THREE (3) of the following options;
General Science Option: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics and Geography.
Agricultural Science Option: General Agriculture, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Animal Husbandry, Crop Husbandry, Horticulture, Economics and Extension.
General Arts Option: Economics, Geography, Government, Elective Mathematics.
Home Economics Option: Biology and/or Chemistry, Management in Living, Food and Nutrition, Economics.
Candidates must have FIVE credits at GCE O level or equivalent including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, General Science, Geography, Economics, Government. In addition, passes in THREE [3] GCE Advanced Level subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Agricultural Science, Government, Economics and Geography.
What are 5 sustainable agriculture practices?
Permaculture. Permaculture is a food production system which mimics how vegetables and plants grow in natural ecosystems. …
Aquaponics & Hydroponics. …
Using Renewable Energy Resources. …
Crop Rotation & Polycultures. …
Trees Can Increase Crop Yields. …
Wrapping It Up.