NRDC is a government institute positioned under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. It offers full time and distance learning in agricultural related courses underwritten by the University of Zambia. For several decades, NRDC has been offering a 3 year diploma in Food and Nutrition. The NFNC participated in the review of the diploma curriculum and development of the degree programme curriculum. For many years, students have been attached to the commission during vacations.
