Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension at University of Mpumalanga

The Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension programme at University of Mpumalanga (UMP) aims to equip agricultural extension practitioners with the skills, knowledge and attitude needed to contribute to building the capacity of farmers to innovate and to engage in market-oriented sustainability.

Admission Entry Requirements

The minimum entrance requirement for the Advanced Diploma is a Level 6 Diploma in Agriculture.

Applicants with a Bachelors’ Degree in Agriculture who wish to study agricultural extension will also be considered.

What is the work of an agricultural extension officer?

Agricultural extension officers are intermediaries between research and farmers.

They operate as facilitators and communicators, helping farmers in their decision-making and ensuring that appropriate knowledge is implemented to obtain the best results with regard to sustainable production and general rural development.

How do I become an agricultural officer?

Get a full-time degree(usually four years) in Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Science or a related stream.

These degrees are mandatory if you want to apply for the position of agricultural field officer.

After clearing your degree, you need to clear the IBPS examination to become an agricultural field officer.

How much do agricultural extension officers earn in South Africa?

R274,937 (ZAR)/yr.

What is the highest paying jobs in Agriculture?

Environmental scientist.

Agricultural specialist.

Operations manager.

Ecologist.

Agronomy manager.

Agribusiness manager.

Veterinarian.

Biostatistician.