Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare paid a visit to the Neudam Unam Campus, under the Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering, and Natural Sciences.
The purpose of the visit was to assess how the school operates and try to find solutions to some of the challenges it faces.
The Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering and Natural Sciences currently has about 400 students, with 136 taking part in veterinary studies.
Vice Chancellor of Unam, Prof. Kenneth Matengu, says they face a few challenges, especially with accommodation, with 161 students commuting to the campus, putting them under financial strain.
Matengu said, regardless of the challenges, the school is committed to producing graduates who are capable of bringing a positive transformation in the agricultural sector.
He added that they are very focused on research, particularly artificial insemination and seed production, as good breeds are very expensive for local farmers, adding that almost 100% of the seeds being planted are imported.
"Our idea is that this kind of research should not stay within UNAM. It must go to trial levels and production. And our thinking is that the green schemes should be taking over this kind of initiative. We are very happy and ready to support the government in making sure those green schemes are fully functional. Even if it means we have to manage it and run it. We'll do it."
Dr Ngurare commended the university, acknowledging the progress they have made over the years.
He pointed out that young graduates should be provided with the necessary support to get actively involved and be productive in agriculture, which will increase food production in the country.
"Currently, we have made a list of about 200 young people who are unemployed but passionate about agriculture, so we want to start. I spoke to the minister of agriculture and the deputy yesterday. What I want to ask is that you meet with the agriculture minister as soon as possible and start putting up a workable programme on this."
The Prime Minister toured the campus, where he visited the fruit and vegetable processing plant, the milking block and the veterinary clinic.
Ngurare was pleased with his visit to the campus, describing it as a learning experience, and is looking forward to his next visit.