Vision
To contribute to sustainable agricultural development through excellence in horticultural education, research, innovation, practical skills and knowledge transfer.
About the College
Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa
Horticultural education, agricultural innovation, research, practical skills and sustainable development.
Who We Are
Building agricultural knowledge, skills and innovation
The Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa is an institution focused on horticultural and agricultural education, practical training, research, innovation and community development.
The College provides students with opportunities to develop practical and technical skills relevant to horticulture, agriculture, animal production, fisheries, laboratory science, computing, cooperative management and other related fields.
Through education, research, technology adoption, entrepreneurship and engagement with communities and agricultural stakeholders, the College seeks to contribute to sustainable agricultural development.
Institutional Tagline
Horticulture for Sustainable Development
Our Direction
Vision & Mission
Mission
To provide relevant education, practical training, research and innovation in horticulture and related agricultural disciplines while supporting communities, enterprises and sustainable development.
Our Responsibility
College Mandate
The College's mandate is reflected through its education, training, research, innovation and agricultural development functions.
Agricultural Education
Provide relevant education and technical training in horticulture, agriculture and allied disciplines.
Practical Skills
Develop practical competencies that enable learners to apply agricultural knowledge in real-world production and enterprise settings.
Research
Support agricultural and horticultural research addressing production, technology and development challenges.
Innovation
Encourage agricultural innovation, technology adoption and enterprise development.
Extension & Engagement
Connect agricultural knowledge, skills and innovation with farmers, communities and relevant stakeholders.
Sustainable Development
Promote agricultural approaches that contribute to sustainable food systems, livelihoods and environmental stewardship.
Academic Programmes
Courses & Programmes
ND / HND
Horticultural Technology
Horticulture, crop production and related production technologies.
Explore NDAgricultural Technology
Agricultural production, technology and practical farm management.
Explore ND / HNDAnimal Health & Production Technology
Animal health, husbandry and production technologies.
Explore ND / HNDFisheries Technology
Fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic production technologies.
Explore HNDPest Management Technology
Pest identification, management and crop protection technologies.
Explore HNDAgricultural Extension & Management
Agricultural extension, farmer support and management practices.
Explore HNDAgribusiness Management
Agricultural enterprise, business management and commercial development.
Explore ND / HNDCooperative Economics & Management
Cooperative enterprise, economics and organizational management.
Explore NDComputer Science
Computing, software, information systems and digital technology.
Explore ND / HNDScience Laboratory Technology
Laboratory science, analytical techniques and applied scientific practice.
Explore NDLibrary & Information Science
Library services, information management and knowledge organization.
Explore HNDCrop Production
Crop production systems and modern agricultural production practices.
Explore NDSocial Development
Community development, social engagement and related development practice.
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Our Location
Dadin Kowa, Gombe State
The Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa is located along the Gombe-Biu Road in Gombe State, Nigeria.
KM40, Gombe-Biu Road,
Dadin Kowa, Gombe State,
Nigeria
Institutional Tagline
Horticulture for Sustainable Development
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