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AEM303Agricultural Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Agrarian Institutions And Their Management

This course provides a broad understanding of the establishment and operations of agrarian institutions worldwide. It explores the historical development of agriculture, rural development management, and the structure of agrarian reforms. The course examines social and economic agrarian structures, land tenure systems, and the relevance of the green revolution. It also covers international policies, regional centers, and Nigeria's River Basin System, equipping learners with insights into agricultural management and development.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Agrarian InstitutionsRural DevelopmentAgricultural ManagementLand TenureGreen Revolution

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Agrarian Institutions

2

Rural Development

3

Agricultural History

4

Land Tenure Systems

5

Green Revolution

6

International Policies

7

Regional Centers

8

Nigerian Agriculture

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

self assessment exercises

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agricultural Extension Officer

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Rural Development Manager

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Agricultural Policy Analyst

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Farm Manager

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Agribusiness Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureRural DevelopmentGovernment AgenciesInternational OrganizationsAgribusiness

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Definition and Basic Concept of Agrarian Institution

2 study hours
  • •Define agrarian institution and its basic components.
  • •Relate agricultural development with rural development.
  • •Explain the concept of an institution in the context of agriculture.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 2: Agrarian History of the World

3 study hours
  • •Trace the historical perspective of Agrarian History in South Asia.
  • •Highlight the major events and cultural contexts in agrarian history.
  • •Examine the evolution of agriculture and agrarian institutions from 7500BC through the 19th century.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 3: Rural Development Management

3 study hours
  • •Examine the historical processes of rural development in Nigeria from 1946 to the present.
  • •Describe the conduct and performance of rural development efforts.
  • •Explain rural development enterprises in terms of farm activities and their impact.
Week
4

Module 2: Establishment of Agrarian Institutions

3h

Unit 1: International Policies for agrarian reform and rural development

3 study hours
  • •Identify major areas of concern for effective agrarian reform and rural development.
  • •List actions expected from developing countries regarding international trade.
  • •Explain the role of international trade in achieving rural development goals.
Week
5

Module 2: Establishment of Agrarian Institutions

3h

Unit 2: Agreement for the establishment of a regional centre on agrarian reform and rural development: A case study of Latin America and the Caribbean.

3 study hours
  • •Deduce reasons for the establishment of agrarian reform.
  • •State objectives of the regional center concerning agrarian reform and rural development.
  • •Analyze the role of regional cooperation in promoting agrarian reform.
Week
6

Module 2: Establishment of Agrarian Institutions

3h

Unit 3: Structure of the regional centre on agrarian reform and rural development.

3 study hours
  • •Identify the structure of the regional center.
  • •State functions of the Governing Council, Technical Committee, and Director.
  • •Explain the roles of sub-regional and specialized centers.
Week
7

Module 2: Establishment of Agrarian Institutions

3h

Unit 4: Resources of the Regional centre and its relations with other organizations and Agencies

3 study hours
  • •Identify resources available at the regional center.
  • •Explain the relationship between the center and other organizations and agencies.
  • •Understand withdrawal and termination of membership procedures.
Week
8

Module 3: Agrarian Structure

3h

Unit 1: Social Agrarian Structure

3 study hours
  • •List elements that affect production in the agricultural sector.
  • •Explain the social agrarian structure.
  • •Describe land ownership and labor organization systems.
Week
9

Module 3: Agrarian Structure

3h

Unit 2: Economic Agrarian Structure

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of economic agrarian structure.
  • •Describe the modern agricultural scenario.
  • •Analyze the integration of agriculture with the industrial sector.
Week
10

Module 3: Agrarian Structure

3h

Unit 3: Technical Cooperation

3 study hours
  • •List opportunities to be explored and exploited in agricultural development.
  • •Explain the role of technical cooperation among developing countries.
  • •Discuss the exchange of information and technology for agriculture.
Week
11

Module 3: Agrarian Structure

3h

Unit 4: monitoring agrarian

3 study hours
  • •Explain measures adopted by international organizations in monitoring agrarian reform and rural development.
  • •Discuss the role of the UN system in sensitizing populations to rural poverty.
  • •Analyze the environmental impact of rural development programs.
Week
12

Module 4: Nigerian Agrarian institution

6h

Unit 1: Community based Agrarian culture and rural development programme.

3 study hours
  • •Identify reasons for the failure of traditional approaches to poverty alleviation.
  • •List and explain program objectives of community-based agriculture and rural development.
  • •Identify components of community-based agriculture and rural development.

Unit 2: IFAD in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •List and explain the objectives of IFAD in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the contributions of IFAD in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze IFAD's support for poverty reduction programs in rural areas.
Week
13

Module 4: Nigerian Agrarian institution

6h

Unit 3: Lessons from the Green Revolution

3 study hours
  • •Explain trends of the first Green Revolution.
  • •Draw lessons from the Green Revolution and how they could be useful in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the impact of the Green Revolution on food production and hunger.

Unit 4: NIGERIA'S RIVER BASIN SYSTEM

3 study hours
  • •Trace the historical development of Nigeria's river basin system.
  • •Identify programs embarked upon by the River Basin Authority in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the relevance of the River Basin Authority in Nigeria.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key agrarian concepts from Unit 1 of Module 1.

2

Create timelines of agricultural history in South Asia (Unit 2, Module 1).

3

Summarize international policies for agrarian reform (Unit 1, Module 2).

4

Compare the structures of agrarian institutions (Unit 3, Module 2).

5

Analyze social and economic factors affecting agrarian structures (Module 3).

6

Evaluate the impact of the Green Revolution on Nigeria (Unit 3, Module 4).

7

Understand the objectives and activities of IFAD in Nigeria (Unit 2, Module 4).

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