Provides learners with comprehensive knowledge of the tropical agricultural systems of the MD

I. Tropical Land-Water and Land Use Systems – 5 credits

· Land resources and current land use in the MD

· Soil constraints and efficient management for sustainable use in the MD

· Acid sulfate soils in the MD

II. Tropical Cropping Systems – 5 credits

· Cropping systems in the MD

· Tropical fruit trees in the MD

· Tropical upland crops in the MD

III. Intergrated pest management for tropical crops – 4 credits

· Intergrated pest management of rice in the MD

· Intergrated pest management in fruit production systems in the MD

· Intergrated pest management in vegetable production in the MD

IV. Tropical Livestock Production Systems – 5 credits

· Sustainable livestock production systems in the MD

· Ruminant production and dairy production systems in the MD

· Feedstuff resources for animals in the MD

· The role of swine production in the MD and in household activities

· Poultry production in the MD

V. Tropical Animal Health Management Systems – 4 credits

· Small animal diseases management systems in the MD

· Poultry diseases management systemsin the MD

· Swine diseases management systems in the MD

· Large animal diseases management systems in the MD