Polytechnic · Kano State
Admission requirements for Agricultural Technology at Federal College Of Agricultural Produce Tech, Hotoro Gra Ext, Kano, Kano State, Kano State.
Five (5) SSC credit passes in Biology/Agricultural Science, Mathematics and any three (3) of the following: Geography, Food and Nutrition, Economics, Technical Drawing, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Nigerian Language, Home Economics. At least 'O' Level credit passes in English Language and Chemistry are compulsory.
Agricultural Technology is a practice-oriented programme designed to equip students with technical and scientific knowledge in modern farming systems, crop production, soil management, livestock husbandry, and post-harvest technology. Students explore agricultural mechanisation, irrigation techniques, pest and disease control, and food processing, bridging the gap between theoretical agronomy and practical field application. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers as farm managers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, agricultural extension officers, and food processing technologists across Nigeria's growing agricultural sector. The programme also opens pathways into government agencies such as the Agricultural Development Programme and private agro-allied industries. Graduates may align professionally with the Agricultural Society of Nigeria, positioning themselves as credible contributors to national food security and rural economic development.