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The Department of Crop Science and Horticulture contributes to increased productivity of field and horticultural crops through quality training, research, technology development and advisory services with five sections of Crop Protection, Horticulture, Crop improvement, Agronomy and the African Seed Health Center

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What we offer

The Department of Crop Science and Horticulture hosts 1 Diploma, 3 Bachelor degrees, 3 Master’s degree and PhD programmes in  Crop Science, Horticulture, Agriculture general, Crop Production, Agro- ecology, Seed Technology,

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Facilities

The Department of Crop Sciences and Horticulture hosts a number of laboratories for teaching, research and consultancy. Our labs are found in different buildings within the Main Campus. They are organised according to their specialised functions.

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News

Latest Updates, Announcements, Stories and more

Enhancing Practical skills: Students from Mizengo Pinda Campus Trained in Insect Identification and Preservation

Insect identification is an important aspect of pest management and pollinator conservation. First-year students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in...
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As we are still celebrating Women’s month, here are thoughtful messages from DCSH.
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Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) through the Directorate of Postgraduate studies, Research, Technology transfer and Consultancy prepared a 4 days...
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DCSH PARTICIPATES IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE EXCHANGE FORUM 2025

The organic agriculture exchange forum 2025 is held at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro Tanzania from 13th to...
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Undergraduate, Postgraduate courses and programmes
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Undergraduate Programmes

The Department hosts 3 Bachelor degrees in Crop production and management, Agriculture General and Hortculture

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Masters Programmes

The Deartment host 3 Masters Degree in Crop Science, Horticulture and Seed Technology and Business

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PhD

The Department hosts PhD program specializing in crop improvement, protection, agronomy, horticulture, seed technologies

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Staff Profiles

The Department has 23 academic staff, five technical staff, three agricultural officers and 22 supporting staff

Research

The Department conducts various research in a broad area of crop science and horticulture for improved food security and livelihoods of rural and urban communities

Projects

The Department host more than 20 projects which is funded from various National and International donors such as MAS, SEVIA, IPM IL,  and many more