DAP1104 Farm Management

This course exposes the students to the major principles of farm management with a focus on the administrative set-up and operations. It also looks at a holistic approach in communication with a focus on the effective use and handling of communication situations, that students find themselves in both the professional and personal environments. 

Course Objectives

• To expose students to the basic farm management principles& practices
• To equip students with decision making skills pertaining to farm labor, capital, budgeting and selection of enterprises.
• To impart knowledge on communication techniques, processes and styles 

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Understand the underlying farm management principles and practices.
• Appreciate information systems and their impact upon animal production.
• Understand decision making skills pertaining to farm labor, capital, budgeting and selection of enterprises.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of communication processes so as to relate them to their own specific situations and personality types.