Training Facilities
Glen Farm
4,619 hectares of practical training and research facilities.
The Farm unit is responsible for maintaining and providing the facilities for Research and Training. It is also playing an increasing role in the housing and provisioning of practical hands-on training for students and interns.
Veld — 4,300 ha
Natural grazing land for livestock production and veld management training
Dry Land — 171 ha
Crop production under dryland conditions including maize and grain sorghum
Irrigable Land — 132 ha
Irrigated farming with centre pivots for vegetable and fruit production
Built Area — 16 ha
Campus buildings, hostels, lecture halls, and farm infrastructure
Hands-On Learning
Practical Training
Students gain hands-on experience in livestock management, crop production, irrigation systems, soil science, and agricultural mechanisation across the 4,619-hectare farm. The farm serves as a living laboratory where classroom knowledge meets real-world agricultural practice.