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Our exams are written, thesis-based project assignments. You will be given a real-life case scenario, and then asked to produce a document that proffers a solution to the problem. During the entire duration of your thesis project, you'd be assigned an academic supervisor who will provide guidance and finally grade your project delivery.

We expect that all our students should submit their thesis-based project assignments within 90 days from the date they book their exams.

Agroforestry

Whether you are a farmer seeking practical guidance, a policymaker crafting sustainable strategies, a researcher exploring the frontiers of agroecology, or simply a curious reader drawn to the intricate relationship between humans and the land, this book is an invitation. An invitation to see the world not as divided into fields, forests, and settlements, but as a living, breathing landscape where life thrives in layers, where every tree planted, every crop intercropped, and every soil conserved is a step toward a resilient future. Step into these pages, and witness how agroforestry transforms land, livelihoods, and lives—one tree, one farm, and one community at a time.

Climate Change & Livestock Resilience

Livestock production is the backbone of global food security, rural livelihoods, and economic stability. From the pastoralist herders of East Africa to smallholder dairy farmers in India, and from intensive poultry farms in Europe to extensive cattle ranches in South America, billions of people depend on healthy, productive animals. Yet, this vital sector faces an unprecedented challenge: climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, extreme storms, and shifting disease patterns are transforming the environments in which livestock thrive. Heat stress reduces milk production, growth, and reproduction. Drought diminishes pasture and water availability. Floods destroy feed, housing, and infrastructure. Emerging diseases and shifting vector populations threaten animal health, livelihoods, and food security. The urgency to adapt has never been greater. Livestock systems must evolve from reactive measures to proactive, resilient strategies that protect productivity, welfare, and ecosystems. Climate-smart livestock systems integrate genetics, nutrition, housing, pasture management, health interventions, and policy support, creating holistic solutions that withstand environmental shocks and sustain long-term growth.

Climate-Smart Soil & Land Management

In an era defined by climate uncertainty, population growth, and escalating demand for food, sustainable soil management is no longer optional—it is imperative. This book bridges science, policy, and practice, offering actionable guidance for farmers, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners who seek to protect soils while feeding the world. By implementing climate-smart strategies, we can turn soils into a solution: a tool for productivity, resilience, and a more sustainable future. So, whether you are a farmer seeking practical techniques, a policymaker designing programs, or a student eager to understand the vital link between soils and climate, this book will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to transform soils from a resource at risk into a foundation for thriving landscapes and resilient communities.

Agriculture Supply-chain Finance

Agriculture remains the backbone of the global economy, feeding more than 8 billion people and employing nearly a quarter of the world’s workforce. Yet, for all its importance, agriculture continues to face a persistent challenge: access to timely, affordable finance. Farmers—especially smallholders—often operate on razor-thin margins, constrained by inadequate liquidity, volatile prices, climate shocks, and inefficient supply chains. The result is a cycle of underinvestment, low productivity, and vulnerability that affects not just rural communities but the entire food system. Agricultural Supply Chain Finance (Agri-SCF) has emerged as a powerful tool to address this financing gap. By leveraging relationships, data, and transactions across the agricultural value chain, Agri-SCF provides farmers, aggregators, processors, and traders with access to capital when and where they need it most. Unlike traditional farm credit, which often relies solely on collateral or credit history, Agri-SCF takes a more holistic view—financing based on future receivables, confirmed orders, and the strength of supply chain partnerships.

Agribusiness & Agricultural Economics

Agriculture is more than just a means of producing food — it is the backbone of human civilization and the foundation of every economy. From the earliest domestication of plants and animals to today’s high-tech, data-driven farms, agriculture has fueled population growth, trade, and innovation. Yet, modern agribusiness faces unprecedented challenges: feeding a growing population, adapting to climate change, managing finite resources, and ensuring that farmers and rural communities share in the benefits of economic growth. This book, Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics, provides a comprehensive exploration of the forces shaping the agricultural sector today. It blends theory with real-world examples, guiding readers through the fundamental concepts of farm management, production economics, markets, finance, and supply chains, while also addressing pressing issues like sustainability, food security, and ethics.

Sustainable Farming

Farming is one of humanity’s oldest stories — and one of its most powerful. From the first seeds sown in fertile river valleys thousands of years ago, agriculture has been the foundation of civilization. It has fed empires, fueled innovation, and shaped the very landscapes we inhabit. But in the last century, our relationship with farming has changed dramatically. Industrial agriculture — with its vast monocultures, heavy machinery, and reliance on synthetic inputs — has delivered remarkable gains in yield. It has fed billions, built global supply chains, and made food cheaper than ever before. But it has also left a heavy footprint: depleted soils, polluted waters, collapsing pollinator populations, rising greenhouse gases, and rural communities in crisis. The very system designed to nourish us is now one of the largest contributors to climate change and biodiversity loss. At the same time, farmers face increasing pressure. Climate shocks threaten harvests. Input costs rise even as farmgate prices stagnate. Many small farmers are caught in cycles of debt, while young people struggle to access land and training. And around the world, one in ten people still go hungry. The paradox is stark: we produce enough to feed everyone, but we are undermining the very ecosystems that make production possible. This book is about breaking that cycle — about reimagining farming as a force for regeneration rather than depletion. It is about sustainable farming: a way of working with nature, not against it; a way of growing food that restores soil health, protects water, strengthens rural economies, and nourishes communities.

Climate Change & Agriculture

Climate change is no longer a distant concern—it is a present reality shaping our environment, economies, and daily lives. One of the most deeply affected sectors is agriculture, the cornerstone of human civilization and survival. From smallholder farms in sub-Saharan Africa to industrial operations in North America, no aspect of farming is immune to the growing instability of Earth’s climate. Agriculture and climate are intricately linked. Plants need predictable weather, water, and temperature conditions to grow. Farmers depend on seasonal cycles and soil health to plan their work and feed their communities. Yet, as greenhouse gas emissions alter atmospheric patterns, this delicate balance is being disrupted. Rising temperatures scorch fields, erratic rainfall floods crops or leaves them parched, and storms destroy entire harvests overnight. At the same time, agriculture itself contributes significantly to climate change through emissions from livestock, deforestation for farmland, and the use of synthetic fertilizers. This book explores the dynamic and often uneasy relationship between climate change and agriculture. It investigates how a changing climate affects farming practices, food production, and global food security. It also looks at how agriculture can transform itself—not just to survive—but to become part of the solution to climate change. Innovations in technology, shifts in policy, and the resurgence of traditional and indigenous knowledge all offer pathways forward. But the stakes are high. With the global population expected to surpass 9 billion by 2050, we face the immense challenge of feeding more people with fewer natural resources. At the same time, we must reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint and build resilience to climate shocks that are becoming more frequent and severe. This book is written for students, farmers, policymakers, environmentalists, and concerned citizens alike. Whether you’re looking to understand the science behind these global shifts or seeking practical solutions for sustainable agriculture, this journey will equip you with knowledge and insight. By understanding the problem, we can better shape the path forward—toward a resilient, sustainable food system that supports both people and the planet.