The National Agricultural University (UNA) is a public university in Managua, Nicaragua.
The National Agricultural University (UNA) of Nicaragua was founded on May 25, 1917, as the National School of Agriculture (ENA). The school was established to train agricultural technicians to support the country's growing coffee and other agricultural exports.
In 1951, the ENA was reorganized as the National School of Agriculture and Livestock (ENAG). This reflected the school's expanded focus on livestock production, which was becoming increasingly important to the Nicaraguan economy.
In 1968, the ENAG was renamed the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA). This reflected the school's further expansion and its growing focus on research and development.
In 1982, the INTA was granted university status and became the National Agricultural University. This was a recognition of the university's growing importance in the Nicaraguan education system and its contributions to the country's agricultural development.
Over the years, the UNA has played a leading role in the development of Nicaragua's agricultural sector. The university's graduates have gone on to occupy key positions in government, academia, and the private sector. The university's research has also contributed to the development of new agricultural technologies and practices.
Today, the UNA is a leading institution in the field of agricultural education and research in Nicaragua. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of agricultural disciplines. It also has a strong research program and a number of extension programs that provide training and support to farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
The UNA is committed to playing a leading role in the development of Nicaragua's agricultural sector. The university's education, research, and extension programs are all designed to support the country's goal of achieving sustainable and inclusive agricultural development.
