Faculty of Agriculture & Animal Science

Nugaal University has made significant progress in recent years, launching new faculties to address the educational gap in the region. The most recent program introduced was the Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Science, which established the first-ever Department of Agriculture in the history of the region.

This new program was based on comprehensive surveys conducted by Nugaal University from 2009 to 2011, which revealed that 85% of the local population were pastoralists, while 15% were engaged in agriculture. The surveys also identified the Nugaal Valley as an area with promising farming potential, but lacking in adequate farming techniques. Academic discussions on the survey findings led to the establishment of the new faculty, with a focus on Crop and Livestock Production. The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program aims to transform the local Sool community from a predominantly pastoralist society to an agro-pastoralist one, by producing professionals capable of harnessing the region’s agricultural potential. This shift is crucial, as agro-pastoralists are generally less vulnerable to seasonal droughts, thereby enhancing food security. The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program was officially launched in September 2012.

1. To train and produce qualified students who are more creative and innovative oriented personnel in Agriculture and animal science.
2. To give extension training to farmers about fertility of soil, pests, diseases and weed management and livestock raising approaches
3. To provide improved/ certified seed for farmers
4. To provide technical consultancy and advisory services on Agriculture, livestock management and conservation of natural resource  including land and water to all agriculture and livestock development institutions 

The faculty prepares students for diverse careers in the region’s agricultural transformation such as: 

• Construction of irrigation schemes, drainage system for irrigation channel –agriculture engineering
• Nurseries set up technicians
• Agriculture extension officers
• Horticulturists
• Soil chemistry specialists and soil laboratory technicians
• Metrology for forecasting of weather condition.
• Farm machinery – farm mechanization
• Vocational training schools and universities teachers
• Agronomists who deals soil and crop production
• Entomologists and pathologists who deal crop pests and diseases
• Agro-vet farm input supplies ( vet drugs, seeds, fertilizers , agro-chemicals , agriculture materials and equipment
• Dairy technology specialists
• Beekeeping production
• Poultry production