Agriculture Department

Agriculture remains the backbone of Vihiga County's economy, and DTTI's Agriculture Department trains the farmers and agripreneurs of tomorrow. Training combines classroom theory with hands-on practice at the institute's demonstration plots and in partnership with local farms.

Training Areas

• Crop production — land preparation, planting, crop nutrition and protection for food and cash crops.
• Livestock production — dairy cattle, poultry and small livestock husbandry and health care basics.
• Agribusiness — record keeping, marketing and value addition for profitable farming.
• Soil and water management, including conservation techniques for smallholder farms.
• Greenhouse technology and modern irrigation methods.

Graduates leave with practical skills they can apply immediately on their own farms, in agrovets, in county agricultural projects or in further training. Short course schedules are flexible, making the department popular with farmers, church youth groups and community-based organisations.

For current programmes and fees, see the course catalogue, visit any of our branches, or apply online.