School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production
A fascinating journey at the intersection of business, agriculture and animal sciences
Welcome to the Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production in the School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

The department is delighted for your interest in our programmes. In the context of global change, Agricultural issues are increasingly becoming problematic due to increased pressure exerted on technical and allocative efficiency of resources.
The purpose of the programmes is to produce innovative and solution-oriented scientists, who can practice in the Agricultural Economics, Animal Production and Agricultural Extension sectors. The graduates will contribute meaningfully through research and development to the body of knowledge of the entire Agricultural sector.
Core Values:
The department believes in interactive learning integrated with deductive and inductive approaches. That is, teaching and learning are expected to be a two-way process where there is maximum participation of students and the facilitator. To uphold academic integrity, transparency and intelligence
VISION
To be innovative leaders in finding sustainable solutions for Agricultural Economics, Animal Production and Agricultural Extension needs in Africa.
MISSION
To produce competitive Agricultural Economics, Animal Production and Agricultural Extension professionals in Southern Africa through innovative teaching, research and community engagement.
Dr. J.J Hlongwane worked in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production as Lecturer and Senior Lecturer respectively with effect from 2005 to date. He served the first term as the Head of the Department from the 1st of July 2016 to the 30th of June 2019.
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Departmental Committees
Departmental Higher Degree Research Committee (DHDRC)
Prof. J.J Hlongwane
Dr. L.S Gidi
Ms. L. Gumede
Dr. T. Chitura
Prof. J.W Ngambi
Dr. O. Tada
Prof. E.M Zwane
Prof. A. Belete
Prof. D.B Afful
Dr. T.L Tyasi
Dr. B. Gunya
Mr. L.J Ledwaba
Departmental Teaching and Learning Committee (DTLC)
Ms. L. Gumede
Dr. L.C Muchopa
Prof. J.J Hlongwane
Dr. L.S Gidi
Ms. M.G Manyelo
Mr. C.K Mphahlele
Prof. D.B Afful
Departmental Assessment Committee (DAC)
Dr. M.P Senyolo (Chairperson)
Prof. A. Belete
Dr. T. Chitura
Dr. M.A Nkoana
Mr. E.M Letsoalo
Prof. J.W Ngambi
Dr. O. Tada
Prof. D.B Afful
Prof. E. Zwane
Prof. J.J Hlongwane
Dr. M.B Bulagi (Secretariat)
Dr. B. Gunya (Secretariat)
Career Opportunities
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICSÂ Â
Agricultural advisor, Academic, researcher, Extension officer, Marketing officer, Marketing officer, Trade, Agricultural Policy analyst, Banking sector, Agro-processing, Commodity specialist, Farming and etc.
ANIMAL PRODUCTION
Agricultural advisor, Researcher, Animal scientist, Feed companies, Farming and etc.
Academic Staff
Name |
Position |
Research interest |
Prof JJ Hlongwane |
HOD |
Agricultural Economics |
Prof A Belete |
Senior lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Prof E Zwane |
HoD CRCE |
Animal Production |
Prof JW Ngwambi |
Senior lecturer |
Animal Production |
Dr T Chitura |
Senior lecturer |
Animal Production |
Dr DB Afful |
Senior lecturer |
Animal Production |
Dr TJ Mugwabana |
Senior lecturer |
Animal Production |
Dr TL Tyasi |
Senior lecturer |
Animal Production |
Dr O Tada |
Senior lecturer |
Animal Production |
Mr LJ Ledwaba |
Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Mr EM Letsoalo |
Lecturer |
Agricultural Extension |
Mr CK Mphahlele |
Lecturer |
Agricultural Extension |
Mr KR Nemutandani |
Lecturer |
Animal Production |
Dr. LC Muchopa |
Senior Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Ms MH Lefophane |
Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Dr MP Senyolo |
Senior Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Dr MA Nkoana |
Senior Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Dr M Bulagi |
Senior Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Dr Gidi LS |
Senior lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Dr ZM Mdletshe |
Lecturer |
Animal Production |
Dr A Mayekiso |
Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Mr Baloi VA |
Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Dr B Gunya |
Senior lecturer |
Animal Production |
Mr TK Thaba |
Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Ms MS Cholo |
Lecturer |
Agricultural Economics |
Ms G Manyelo |
Senior lecturer |
Animal Production |
Ms K Shai |
Lecturer |
Animal Production |
Support staff
Name |
Qualifications |
Contact/s |
Ms MI Masekwameng |
National Diploma Management Assistant, Capricorn FET College |
Office No:Â 0004 F Block |
Ms PN Nhleko |
National Diploma in Analytical Chem (Mangosuthu Technikon), BTech (Unisa) |
Office No:Â 0015 F Block |
Ms L Gumede |
National Diploma, B tech Animal Production (TUT) |
Office No:Â 0006 C Block |
Dr JJ Hlongwane
Head of Department: Agricultural Economics and Animal Production
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Head of Department
Prof. J.J Hlongwane
Office No: 000 F Block
Tel: 015 268 2372
Email: jan.hlongwane@ul.ac.za
Secretary
Ms. M.I Masekwameng
Office No: 0004 E Block
Tel: 015 268 4224
Email: ivy.masekwameng@ul.ac.za