Overview

The Department of Horticulture at Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practices in the field of horticultural sciences. It offers a comprehensive academic program aimed at producing highly skilled professionals in horticulture, a critical agriculture sector.

The department focuses on various aspects of horticulture, including crop production, fruit and plantation crop production, greenhouse management, floriculture, and landscape design, post-harvest handling and value addition, plant breeding, and sustainable farming practices.

In addition to academic instruction, the department is involved in research initiatives that address contemporary challenges in horticultural production. Students benefit from hands-on learning opportunities, research projects, and industry collaborations. The Department of Horticulture at MUAST is committed to producing graduates who are equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, making them highly competitive in the agricultural sector.