Mission and Objectives

• Provide teaching and learning, conduct multidisciplinary research, and implement community engagement programmes in the fields of agriculture and rural development;
• Facilitate coordination in the presentation of courses relating to agriculture and rural development to ensure efficiency and effectiveness;
• Support policy formulation and implementation, governance and capacity building within the context of agricultural and rural development;
• Broaden access to the services of the University of Pretoria to the wider community by implementing community engagement programmes and provision of distance learning and short courses;
• Prepare students for leadership and management roles in agriculture and rural development; and
• Maintain and/or establish partnerships with national, regional and international organizations in agriculture and rural development.