The Horticulture course at Mwalimu Nyerere University of Agriculture and Technology (MNUAT) is set to play a vital role in advancing Tanzania’s agricultural transformation and rural development goals. Guided by a spirit of collaboration, commitment, and creativity, the program aims to nurture graduates who are not only skilled professionals but also ethical leaders ready to make a difference in their communities.
At its heart, the course is built on the belief that strong agricultural systems are key to vibrant rural economies. It blends academic excellence with practical experience, creating a learning environment where students engage with real-world challenges and develop innovative solutions. Through hands-on training, research, and partnerships with farmers, agribusinesses, and other institutions, students gain the expertise needed to improve productivity, adopt sustainable practices, and strengthen horticultural value chains.
Beyond producing competent graduates, the program seeks to become a center of excellence driving technological advancement, addressing pressing agricultural issues, and inspiring change across Tanzania’s horticulture sector. By promoting environmentally responsible production and fostering economic resilience, the course will contribute directly to food security, job creation, and the empowerment of rural communities.
In doing so, the Horticulture course at MJNUAT will not only serve as an academic program but also as a force for innovation, rural revitalization, and sustainable agricultural growth.
- Teacher: Sulley Marco
- Teacher: Selly Msungu