Agricultural Economics &
Agribusiness Management
Producing globally competitive graduates equipped with entrepreneurial excellence to solve complex agricultural challenges and drive economic transformation.
Overview
The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management has over the years played a pivotal role in producing the knowledge base that sustains the link between agriculture and other sectors of the economy at national and global levels.
Our programmes in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management are designed to produce high‑level manpower capable of teaching, research, and providing solutions to complex problems arising from the linkages between agriculture and the broader economy.
Students are prepared for academic careers, roles as agricultural economists in the public or private sector, or entrepreneurial ventures in agribusiness. Graduates of this department compete favourably with their counterparts across the globe.
Location
The Department is located in the ancient town of Ejigbo, within the College of Agriculture. Ejigbo is one of the oldest local governments in the former Oyo State (now Osun State).
It shares boundaries with Oyo State and the local government areas of Iwo, Ola Oluwa, Egbedore, and Ede North.
The vegetation is tropical savannah, with major crops including cashew, cocoa, maize, cassava, and oil palm.
Brief History
The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management was established following the bifurcation of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension during the 2021/2022 academic session.
The first cohort consisted of 27 students. Since then, the department has experienced unprecedented growth and development across all areas.
Vision
To be one of the outstanding departments of excellence, providing high‑quality teaching and learning experiences in the business of farming and agricultural research.
We aim to produce globally competitive graduates who stand out as exemplary professionals anywhere. A key ingredient instilled in our students is an entrepreneurial spirit of excellence in agricultural economics and agribusiness management.
Mission
To establish a department that is technologically and professionally sound – a model centre of excellence committed to academic innovation and skill‑based training in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management.
We set the pace and tradition of excellence in teaching, high‑impact research, community service, and innovative technology.
Academic Programmes
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Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric)
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management -
MSc. Agricultural Economics
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Agricultural Marketing and International Commodity Trade
- Agricultural Development and Policy
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Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
Physical Developments & Facilities
Research Activities
Sustainable Goats and Sheep Production to Enhance Food and Economic Security of Rural Households in Osun State, Nigeria
TETFund Institution‑Based Research (2023)
Active ResearchGrants & Awards
TETFund Institution‑Based Research Grant (2023)
Sustainable Goats and Sheep Production to Enhance Food and Economic Security of Rural Households in Osun State, Nigeria
Community Empowerment & Service Projects
The department collaborates with the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development to establish outreach centres.
We also play a major role in the development of major markets within and outside Ejigbo, contributing directly to local economic empowerment.
Head, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
AKINTUNDE Olaide K.
Lecturer I
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE • AGRIC ECONS & EXT
Visit Us
Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Management
College of Agriculture, Ejigbo Campus
Osun State University, Nigeria
Contact
Email: agricecon@uniosun.edu.ng
