GEO3201 Agricultural Geography

Origin and evolution of agricultural: actors of Agricultural production: land, labour, capital and time. Agricultural location theory; a survey of major Agricultural regions of the world; problems of pricing and marketing of Agricultural commodities; the role of government policy in Agricultural development.  Factors affecting Agriculture in Africa and Uganda. The state of food production and supply in Uganda; Agricultural planning.

Objectives of Course

• To examine the importance of agriculture in the overall economy and as source of food for mankind 
• To study the organization and economics of agriculture
• To explore different agricultural policies, problems, of marketing and pricing and factors affecting agricultural production in Africa and Uganda