Faculty of Agriculture
Pioneering sustainable agricultural technologies, food security, and agribusiness leadership in the Niger Delta region.
Faculty Overview
The Faculty of Agriculture at Delta State University Abraka prepares graduates for leadership across modern agricultural technology, agribusiness enterprise, crop and animal production, soil sciences, and forestry conservation with extensive research farms and practical training.
Academic Departments
6 ListedDepartment of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Agribusiness management, rural development economics, extension communication, and agricultural policy analysis.
Department of Animal Science
Livestock production, animal nutrition, meat science, poultry management, and animal breeding for sustainable food systems.
Department of Crop Science
Plant breeding, crop physiology, agronomy, seed technology, and integrated pest management for improved crop productivity.
Department of Fisheries
Aquaculture, fish biology, fisheries management, post-harvest technology, and marine resource conservation.
Department of Forestry and Wildlife
Forest ecology, timber resources, wildlife conservation, agroforestry, and biodiversity management in the Niger Delta ecosystem.
Department of Soil Sciences
Soil chemistry, pedology, soil fertility management, land evaluation, and environmental soil science for optimized agricultural production.