Want to study agriculture in South Africa? Congratulations! That is a really clever decision which can help you build a better future. You’ll be pleased to know that you are spoilt for choice with great educational institutions.
Future agriculture will use sophisticated technologies such as robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, and GPS technology. This is why it’s important to choose an educational institution that can prepare you to help agriculture become more profitable, efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly.
1. Discover the future through e-learning
AGRICOLLEGES international is the undisputed e-learning learner. That means you can study from anywhere in the world, and you don’t even need Wi-Fi or a laptop at home. You just need a smartphone. Simply submit your assignments when you’re in a free Wi-Fi zone like your local library or shopping mall.
Guess what? You also don’t even need matric for some of their accredited courses. They’re innovative too… Check out their cannabis, macadamia, avocado and citrus production courses. And if you prefer studying in Afrikaans, sal jy bly wees om te hoor dat jy selfs in jou moedertaal kan swot.
- Contact: +27 63 940 0334
- Email: info@agricolleges.com
- Click here to go to their website.
2. If you are serious about agrisciences…
Stellenbosch University is a world-leader in agrisciences. That’s a fact. They ranked among the top 50 in the world, and their agrisciences faculty is rated as the best in Africa. Wow, their academic offering is seriously impressive!
It is the perfect choice for learner who want to master the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising livestock. The faculty has many different departments in which you can find a home. From agricultural economics, agronomy and animal science to genetics, horticultural science and horticulture, there’s a degree waiting on you!
- Contact: +27 21 808 4792
- Email: agric@sun.ac.za
- Click here to go to their website.
3. Exam-free training while you work
Based in Bloemfontein, the Peritum Agri Institute offers exam-free, accredited training. No, we aren’t joking! This is such a cool institution for students who want to work and make money while also studying. You can choose between a national diploma in plant or animal production.
The campus is world-class! Imagine being given the know-how to operate John Deere’s sophisticated machinery to get the most out of every hectare farmed. Peritum also offers advanced equipment operator training to assist new farmers in obtaining these skills. Plus, they offer a gap year in agriculture for those who want to take a break after finishing high school.
- Contact: +27 86 122 8467
- Email: marketing@peritumagri.com
- Click here to go to their website.
4. Why not become a plant scientist?
We also love the University of the Free State’s plant breeding department. Wow, imagine being taught the science of maximizing plants’ positive genetic traits to produce desirable effects. The academic staff are vibrant, knowledgeable, and really cool.
Plant breeding opens new frontiers in agricultural production. Why not start out with a four-year BSc Agric degree specialising in plant sciences? With this qualification, you will be in worldwide demand. Fact.
- Contact: +27 51 401 9100
- Email: vdberge@ufs.ac.za
- Click here to go to their website.
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