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Federal College of Horticulture Dadin Kowa, Gombe State
Academic Programmes

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Explore the academic disciplines and programme areas coordinated across the Schools of the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa.

Academic programmes connected to real-world agriculture.

FCHDK's academic structure brings together horticulture, agricultural technology, animal health and production, fisheries, extension, management and related disciplines.

The programme areas presented here are drawn from the College's supplied School Terms of Reference and related institutional material.

NBTE alignment

Programme names and disciplines are cross-referenced against publicly available National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) programme information. An NBTE discipline match does not, by itself, constitute a statement of FCHDK's current accreditation status.

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16 programme areas

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NBTE discipline aligned
School of Horticulture and Agricultural Technology

Horticultural Technology

Technical and professional preparation in horticultural production, nursery systems, crop management, protected cultivation and related horticultural technologies.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Horticultural production Nursery management Protected cultivation Crop management Landscape-related practice Sustainable production systems
NBTE discipline reference
Horticulture Technology Horticulture & Landscape Technology
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Horticulture and Agricultural Technology

Agricultural Technology

Agricultural technology education covering crop production, farm operations, mechanisation, irrigation and modern agricultural production systems.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Crop production Farm operations Agricultural mechanisation Irrigation Farm machinery Agricultural production systems
NBTE discipline reference
Agricultural Technology
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Horticulture and Agricultural Technology

Crop Production

Applied crop production and field-management training focused on productive, sustainable and technology-supported agricultural systems.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Crop production Field management Crop establishment Irrigation Production improvement Sustainable agriculture
NBTE discipline reference
Crop Production Technology
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Horticulture and Agricultural Technology

Pest Management Technology

Training in crop protection, pest identification, integrated pest management and safe agricultural practices.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Pest identification Crop protection Integrated pest management Pest monitoring Safe agricultural practice Plant health
NBTE discipline reference
Pest Management Technology
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Horticulture and Agricultural Technology

Agricultural Extension and Management

Agricultural extension, farmer engagement, rural development, communication and farm-management education.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Agricultural extension Farmer engagement Rural development Extension communication Farm management Community development
NBTE discipline reference
Agricultural Extension & Management
Programme information
Discipline aligned
School of Horticulture and Agricultural Technology

Agribusiness Management

Agricultural enterprise development, value-chain management, entrepreneurship, marketing and business-oriented agricultural practice.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Agricultural enterprise Agribusiness Value chains Marketing Entrepreneurship Farm business management
NBTE discipline reference
Agribusiness-related discipline Entrepreneurship-related studies
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Animal Health, Production and Fisheries Technology

Animal Health Technology

Technical education and practical training in animal health, disease prevention, biosecurity, animal welfare and livestock-health support.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Animal health Disease prevention Biosecurity Animal welfare Animal hygiene Disease surveillance
NBTE discipline reference
Animal Health Technology
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Animal Health, Production and Fisheries Technology

Animal Production Technology

Practical livestock production education covering animal husbandry, nutrition, breeding, housing and enterprise management.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Livestock production Animal husbandry Animal nutrition Breeding Housing Livestock enterprise management
NBTE discipline reference
Animal Production Technology
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Animal Health, Production and Fisheries Technology

Animal Health and Production Technology

An integrated animal-health and production discipline combining livestock production, animal-health management and practical field training.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Animal health Livestock production Animal nutrition Disease control Biosecurity Production management
NBTE discipline reference
Animal Health & Production Technology
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Animal Health, Production and Fisheries Technology

Fisheries Technology

Technical training in fisheries, fish production, aquaculture, hatchery management, water quality, fish health and fisheries enterprise development.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Fish production Aquaculture Fish breeding Hatchery management Water-quality management Fish health Fisheries enterprise
NBTE discipline reference
Fisheries Fisheries Technology
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Animal Health, Production and Fisheries Technology

Aquaculture

Practical aquaculture activities covering fish production, breeding, feeding, pond and tank management, water quality and sustainable fisheries practices.

Academic/practical area
Key learning areas
Aquaculture production Fish feeding Pond management Tank management Water quality Fish health Hatchery systems
NBTE discipline reference
Aquaculture
Programme information
Discipline aligned
School of Animal Health, Production and Fisheries Technology

Livestock Production and Management

Applied livestock-production and enterprise-management activities covering cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and other approved production systems.

Academic/practical area
Key learning areas
Livestock management Cattle production Sheep and goat production Poultry production Dairy and beef production Livestock enterprises
NBTE discipline reference
Animal Production Technology Animal Health & Production Technology
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Extension, Management and Social Sciences

Agricultural Extension and Management

Education and practical engagement in agricultural extension, farmer communication, rural development and management.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Extension services Farmer communication Rural development Community engagement Agricultural management Technology transfer
NBTE discipline reference
Agricultural Extension & Management
Programme information
Discipline aligned
School of Extension, Management and Social Sciences

Agribusiness Management

Agricultural enterprise, market systems, value-chain development, entrepreneurship and management.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Agribusiness Agricultural enterprises Value chains Market studies Entrepreneurship Business management
NBTE discipline reference
Agribusiness-related discipline Entrepreneurship-related studies
Programme information
Discipline aligned
School of Extension, Management and Social Sciences

Agricultural Economics and Management

Economic and management perspectives applied to agricultural production, enterprises, markets and rural development.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Agricultural economics Farm management Market analysis Agricultural enterprise Resource management Rural economy
NBTE discipline reference
Agricultural management discipline
Programme information
NBTE discipline aligned
School of Extension, Management and Social Sciences

Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

Enterprise development, innovation, entrepreneurship and practical business skills supporting agricultural and rural enterprises.

Programme area
Key learning areas
Entrepreneurship Enterprise development Innovation Business planning Enterprise management Agricultural enterprise
NBTE discipline reference
Entrepreneurship
Programme information

From classroom knowledge to practical capability.

FCHDK's programme structure connects classroom learning with laboratories, farms, field demonstrations, industrial attachment, research and community engagement.

01

Learn

Build technical, scientific and professional knowledge.

02

Practise

Apply knowledge through laboratories, farms and field work.

03

Innovate

Develop solutions through research, enterprise and innovation.

04

Impact

Transfer knowledge and technology to communities and industry.

A connected academic ecosystem.

Academic delivery is organised through Schools, Departments and approved programmes, supported by courses, practical training, research and institutional academic services.

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Education that reaches beyond the classroom.

The College's School Terms of Reference emphasise practical training, field activities, research, technology development, farmer engagement and community-based learning across relevant disciplines.

Laboratories Farms & field demonstrations Industrial attachment Research & innovation Community engagement Technology transfer
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