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AEM504Agricultural Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Agricultural Policy and Development

This course provides a fundamental understanding of agricultural policy and development. It explores agricultural policy objectives and formulations, instruments, and historical perspectives. The course covers analytical treatment of policies in Nigeria, challenges in developing countries, and agriculture's role in economic development. Students will learn about agricultural development concepts, theories, planning, and the responsibilities of stakeholders in shaping effective agricultural policies.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Agricultural PolicyAgricultural DevelopmentPolicy InstrumentsAgricultural PlanningFood Security

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

Agricultural Policy

2

Policy Objectives

3

Policy Instruments

4

Agricultural Development

5

Agricultural Planning

6

Food Security

7

Stakeholder Responsibilities

Total Topics7 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)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

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 Policy Analyst

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Agricultural Development Officer

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Agricultural Economist

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Rural Development Planner

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Food Security Specialist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesInternational Development OrganizationsAgricultural Research InstitutesAgribusiness CompaniesNon-Governmental Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Agricultural Policy

4h

Unit 1: The concept of policy and agricultural policy

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the definition of policy and agricultural policy.
  • •Differentiate between policy and agricultural policy.
  • •Identify the three essential components of policy.

Unit 2: The type and importance of agricultural policy

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Identify the types of agricultural policy.
  • •Analyze specific agricultural policies.
  • •Understand the importance of agricultural policy in national development.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Agricultural Policy

4h

Unit 3: Need for agricultural policy objectives

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Explain the need for agricultural policy objectives.
  • •Understand the importance of clear objectives for policy effectiveness.
  • •Identify the benefits of well-defined policy objectives.

Unit 4: National agricultural policy objectives

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Explain the objectives of national agricultural policy.
  • •Understand specific food policy objectives.
  • •Relate agricultural sector objectives to overall national goals.
Week
3

Module 2: Agricultural Policy Objectives and Formulations

2h

Unit 1: Conflicts in Agricultural Policy Objectives

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Explain conflicts in agricultural policy objectives.
  • •Identify the two types of policy conflicts: logical and group dynamics.
  • •Understand the implications of conflicting policy objectives.
Week
4

Module 2: Agricultural Policy Objectives and Formulations

2h

Unit 2: Resolving conflict in Agricultural Policy Objectives

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Explain how to resolve conflict in agricultural policy objectives.
  • •Understand guidelines for resolving logical and analytical conflicts.
  • •Learn strategies for resolving group dynamics or inter-group conflicts.
Week
5

Module 2: Agricultural Policy Objectives and Formulations

2h

Unit 3: Pre-conditions for agricultural policy formulations

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Know the pre-conditions for agricultural policy formulations.
  • •Understand the economic structure and environment needed for policy formulation.
  • •Identify the global economic forces and trends affecting policy.
Week
6

Module 2: Agricultural Policy Objectives and Formulations

2h

Unit 4: Guiding principles of agricultural and food policy formulation

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Know the guiding principles of agricultural and food policy formulation.
  • •Understand the factors that could undermine the autonomy of national food systems.
  • •Identify the five dimensions of food security.
Week
7

Module 3: Agricultural Policy Instruments

2h

Unit 1: Meaning of Agricultural policy instruments

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Define agricultural policy instruments.
  • •Understand the role of policy instruments in achieving policy goals.
  • •Identify the linkage between policy formulation and implementation.
Week
8

Module 3: Agricultural Policy Instruments

2h

Unit 2: Types of Agricultural policy instruments

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: State the types of agricultural policy instruments.
  • •Understand the different tools used to implement agricultural policies.
  • •Identify the key instruments such as subsidies, taxes, and trade regulations.
Week
9

Module 3: Agricultural Policy Instruments

2h

Unit 3: Instruments of Agricultural Price policies

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Describe the main instruments to modify prices for producers and consumers.
  • •Understand how trade policies, exchange rates, and sectoral policies affect prices.
  • •Identify instruments such as tariffs, quotas, and price controls.
Week
10

Module 3: Agricultural Policy Instruments

2h

Unit 4: Challenges of the effectiveness of past agricultural policies

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Enumerate the challenges to the effectiveness of past agricultural policies.
  • •Understand the factors that hinder policy implementation.
  • •Identify issues such as policy instability, inconsistency, and poor implementation.
Week
11

Module 4: Historical and Analytical Treatment of Government Agricultural Policies and Programmes

2h

Unit 1: Historical perspectives of agricultural policies and programmes in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Know the four distinct agricultural policy phases in Nigeria's agricultural development policies.
  • •Understand the evolution of agricultural policies from colonial times to the present.
  • •Identify the key characteristics of each policy phase.
Week
12

Module 4: Historical and Analytical Treatment of Government Agricultural Policies and Programmes

2h

Unit 2: Analytical treatment of agricultural policies and programmes in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand the difference between an agricultural policy and programme or project.
  • •Know the reasons for agricultural policy and programme failures in Nigeria.
  • •Learn how to make successful policies and programmes in the country.
Week
13

Module 4: Historical and Analytical Treatment of Government Agricultural Policies and Programmes

4h

Unit 3: Problems of agriculture in developing countries

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Know the problems of agriculture under technical, resource, socio-economic, and organizational constraints.
  • •Understand the challenges facing agricultural development in developing countries.
  • •Identify the specific constraints in each category.

Unit 4: The role of agriculture in economic development

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Know the role agriculture plays in economic development of developing countries.
  • •Understand the classification of the contribution or role of agriculture by Simon Kuznet.
  • •Identify the key contributions of agriculture to economic growth.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key agricultural policies and programs in Nigeria, focusing on their objectives and outcomes.

2

Develop a comparative analysis of different agricultural policy instruments, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.

3

Practice applying agricultural planning principles to hypothetical scenarios, considering resource constraints and market dynamics.

4

Review case studies of successful agricultural development initiatives in developing countries, identifying key success factors.

5

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in agricultural policy implementation.

6

Create concept maps linking agricultural policies to broader economic development goals.

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