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    About the Department

    The Department of Horticulture was initially part of the Department of Horticulture and Forestry until 2014 when it was delinked and moved to the Faculty of Agriculture. The Mission for the Department of Horticulture is to advance knowledge, skills and entrepreneurship in horticulture for sustainable food production, good nutrition and improved income of rural and urban population through teaching, research, extension and consultancies. The following are programmes offered by the department:


    Dr. Abel Sefasi

    Head of Department


    Mrs. Sibongile Chimzinga

    Deputy Head


    Ms. Kavalo Mercy

    Secretary