Faculty of Agriculture

Mission and Objectives

Mission

The Faculty of Agriculture seeks to pursue excellence in teaching, research, outreach and enterprise development in the disciplines of agriculture and home economics in order to serve the needs of the Kingdom of Swaziland and beyond.

Objectives

To adopt teaching strategies that are responsive to the needs and aspirations of the internal and external environment of the Faculty of Agriculture in favour of proper balance of teaching, research, outreach and enterprise development.
To produce graduates at all levels who are well equipped for the job market and self-employment.
To collaborate with all stakeholders in the development and dissemination of technology and information.
To develop and operate a library that provides an excellent information service to the academic community of the Faculty and to serve as a reference centre for the public.
To conduct demand-driven research aimed at increased production, poverty alleviation and environmental conservation;
To disseminate research-derived information in a usable form to all stakeholders.
To develop and operate a teaching and research farm, and a commercial farm.
To provide consultancy services.