Department of Agronomy
Conducting basic, applied and adaptive research on tropical soil management, seed production technology, and horticulture to produce world-class agronomists for global food security.
The Department of Agronomy conducts basic, applied and adaptive research on the management of tropical soils, technology of seed production, and all aspects of horticulture. The department is aimed at training high level manpower for the Universities and Research Institutes, and provides human development capabilities for the general Nigerian economy.
The Department of Agronomy has teaching and non-teaching scientists who are versatile to produce high level of agricultural graduate with broad based advanced-knowledge in soil management, crop production, agricultural mechanization, land resources management, and environmental protection. She also trains professional agronomists for both private and public sectors of the economy.
Location
The Department of Agronomy is one of the departments under College of Agriculture in Ejigbo. The town is located along the border between Oyo and Osun State. The department is strategically positioned to serve the agricultural needs of both states and beyond.
Vision
To be a model Department providing excellent and high-quality teaching and learning experiences which will engender the production of graduates with entrepreneurial spirit of excellence and globally competitive capabilities.
Mission
To produce graduates that are technologically and professionally sound, committed to the pursuit of academic innovation and skill-based training in Agronomy and set the pace and tradition of excellence in teaching, research and community service and provide food security to the world at large.
Head, Department of Agronomy
SHITTU Kabiru .
Senior Lecturer
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE • AGRONOMY
Academic Programmes
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Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric.)Agronomy
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Master of Science (M.Sc.)Agronomy
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Agronomy
Physical Development & Facilities
The department has functional state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and research:
Facilities in Pipeline: Weather Station and Perimeter fencing for border demarcation.
Research Activities
Basic and applied research in agronomy is embarked upon by members of academic staff in the department. Areas of research coverage:
Research Facilities Being Developed
Grants & Awards
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Field evaluation of sweet potato germplasm for dual purpose in Osun State UniversityTETFund Institution Based Research Grant
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Partial rhizosphere drying and regulated irrigation effects on photosynthesis and the concentration of bioactive compounds in green amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.)Research Grant
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Nutrition and health implications of processed insects as protein supplements in the diets of Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus bidorsalisResearch Grant
Community Empowerment Service Projects
The department establishes centers and projects for community empowerment:
Centre for Research Demonstration
Packages and disseminates research findings as well as improved seedlings for adaptation trials and adoption by the people.
Spari & Garri Processing Outreach
Promotes spari (garri production from sweet potato) and garri from cassava production enterprises by interested individuals.
Oil Palm Production Outreach
Promotes hygienic oil palm production enterprises by interested individuals and sale to the community at reduced prices.
