Popota Agricultural College
Excellence & Productivity
“To become a training centre of excellence in sustainable agricultural and rural development practices”.
Popota Agricultural College
Popota Agricultural College (PACO) was established in 1965 to train scheme managers, sectional supervisors and extension staff under the Tobacco Board of Zambia (TBZ).
In 1981, the training centre was handed over to the Department of Agriculture after the reorganization of TBZ.
The training centre was transformed into an Agricultural Training College in 1983 and only training agricultural extension staff in Advanced Tobacco Management (ATM) at certificate level, consisting of two semesters of course work and six months field attachment on a commercial Tobacco Farm.
Read MoreCollege Mission Statement
“To provide quality training in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development through experiential and practical learning approaches.”
Courses
Our Academic Programs
Short Courses
Popota Agricultural College offers a number of very sought-after and empowering short courses. The courses afford the learners hands-on learning so that they can gain real-world experience.
Long Term Programmes
Certificate in General Agriculture
Full time
A two years course made up of four semesters and eight (8) weeks field attachment on a commercial farm
Certificate in General Agriculture
Distance Learning
A two years course on open distance learning made up of four residential school and eight (8) weeks field attachment on a commercial farm
Diploma in General Agriculture
Distance Learning
A three years course on open distance learning made up of six residential school and eight (8) weeks field attachment on a commercial farm
Facilities
Recreation, Study and Services Facilities
Computer Laboratory
State of the art computer with 24/7 internet allows the learners to keep abreast with latest technology trends.
Science Laboratory
A well equipped science laboratory enhances learners experience.
School Buses
The college has buses to facilitate the movement of learners for academic and recreational trips.
Studying
Learners studying for an examination.
Media
Photo Gallery Highlights
PACO Staff Attending a workshop
Students in the science laboratory
27th Graduation Ceremony
A tractor under the 360 Mechanize Program
Students doing practicals in livestock management
Student doings hands-on practicals
Food and nutrition practicals
Tobacco field