Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Dorothy Ogutu
19 Mar 2023
Agriculture and environmental studies represent a multidisciplinary domain that scrutinizes the intricate interplay between agricultural methodologies and environmental systems. This field endeavors to enhance food production efficacy while concurrently mitigating the ecological repercussions associated with such practices.
The college is situated on a sprawling 10.2-hectare tract of land located within the expansive boundaries of the Oyani Livestock Farm. This particular arrangement is governed by a comprehensive and well-defined memorandum of understanding, which delineates the terms of the collaborative relationship between the aforementioned farm and the educational institution. Since the college’s inception in September 2022, the trainees enrolled in its programs have been actively engaged in a series of practical lessons and hands-on training sessions that are conducted on the premises of the farm.
Oyani Livestock Farm operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, specifically falling under the purview of the State Department for Livestock. The farm has garnered a reputation for its substantial influence and contributions to the fields of dairy farming and related research endeavors. As a training institution, the college ensures that its trainees are provided with exposure to exemplary dairy farming practices as well as cutting-edge research techniques. This encompasses not only the aspects of dairy feed management but also the utilization of agricultural machinery and tools, which are integral components of the Agricultural Engineering domain.
Furthermore, the department associated with the college is actively involved in the cultivation of horticultural crops and the production of maize. These activities are undertaken not only to further the educational objectives of the college but also to serve as viable income-generating ventures that contribute to the financial sustainability of the institution.
