DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FUNDED MSc BURSARY PROGRAMME

Conduct community-based research trials in agroecological zones to improve agrifood systems.

Conduct analysis of natural resources, its influence on agroecosystems and climate-smart practices.

Conduct research under natural and controlled climatic conditions.

Develop innovative models to incentivize existing smallholder seed producers to expand seed production.

Sampling and preservation of germplasm material from identified crops per farming community.

Genotyping and phenotyping characterisation of selected germplasm material.

Collect and analyse the primary and secondary data using qualitative and quantitative research tools.

Crop modelling, climate data analysis, and development of agro-advisories.

Make contribution in the writing of reports, scientific manuscripts, and popular papers.