Vision
To be the centre of excellence through the provision of quality agricultural education and farmer training.
About Shamva Agricultural College
Shamva Agricultural College is under the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development through the Department of Agricultural Education.
Established: August 2011
Mashonaland Central Province
Region 2b
Our story
Institutional profile and location details.
Who we are
The college was established in August 2011 and is located in a hot-climate farming region with an annual rainfall regime of around 800 mm. It is temporarily operating at SOS Children's Villages, 14 km from Bindura along Shamva Road.
Permanent campus plan
The permanent 780-hectare farm is Panmure, situated 7 km north-east of Shamva town. Plans to establish permanent college structures on this farm are underway.
Training model
The college offers a three-year Diploma in Agriculture and a range of short agricultural courses under the AE4D 5.0 curriculum, with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Mission, Vision and Core Values
Official institutional statements.
Mission
To offer quality productive training in science and practice of agriculture at diploma level to satisfy the diverse needs of the dynamic agricultural sector globally.
Core Values
Creativity, Teamwork, Transparency, Integrity, Efficiency, Professionalism.
Academic Support Units
Administration, human resources, library, ICT, and farm section support college operations.
Administration
Coordinates procurement, logistics, student welfare, and monthly/quarterly/annual reporting to Head Office.
Human Resource
Manages recruitment, welfare, training, compliance, attendance, and staff performance support.
Library and ICT
Supports learning with books, journals, digital tools, e-learning systems, and technical support services.