Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Overview

This Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security programme at University of Mauritius aims to equip and empower graduates with the skills and knowledge to design solutions towards a more sustainable crop and livestock production and enhanced food security in Mauritius, while protecting and managing natural resources and biodiversity within the context of climate change effects. 

Program Learning Outcomes 

On successful completion of this programme, learners will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of conventional agricultural practices and their environmental implications;

• Knowledge of the concept and principles of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security;

• Understanding of the practices and techniques of natural crop and livestock production;

• Understanding of food security issues in a changing global trade environment;

• Understanding of food security issues in the context of climate change;