Head of Department: Mehreteab Tesfai
B.Sc., University of Asmara
M.Sc.,University of Pierre MarieCurie, Paris
Ph.D., Wageningen Agricultural NL University, the Netherlands
Specialization: Production Ecology &Resource Conservation
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Overview

The Department of Land Resources and Environment teaches undergraduate students to understand the nature, properties and behavior of soils. Graduates carry out land evaluations, advise on appropriate land use and management, rehabilitate degraded lands and natural vegetation, and improve the productivity of rain-fed agriculture through appropriate soil management practices. A special emphasis is placed on soil conservation and on the various agriculture specialties.

The Department trains students to apply their knowledge in the field and work directly with Farmers in the development of improved practices. Our graduates play a vital role in the development and improvement of the agricultural economy of Eritrea.

A principle aim of the department is also to give graduates the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue further education, conduct research, and to run an agricultural business or manage development projects.

Employment opportunities

There is a need for skilled land specialists in all sectors of Eritrean society as the Government and private sector are both greatly understaffed. In addition, a growing number of NGO's operate development projects in Eritrea, and they all need local qualified staff for implementation, data collection, and monitoring. In all these ways, the employment outlook for Land and Water Science graduates will remain very promising for the foreseeable future.

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