The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has emerged as role model institution owing to healthy reforms in research, teaching and outreach programs during the last one decade, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar A Khan.
Like other parts of the world, Christmas was celebrated at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad with prayers for the safety and development of the country.
Agricultural experts on Monday said that agro ecological zones are being redesigned, keeping agricultural sustainability, water scarcity, climate changes, changing weather pattern, soil fertility and deteriorating underground water quality and markets issues in view.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Friday arranged a seminar on raising hepatitis awareness among the school and college children for healthier future.
Speakers at a workshop called for joint efforts to curb climate change effects on agricultural productivity with the help of adaptation and mitigating strategies and development of climate resilient varieties.
Qingdao Agricultural University, China and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in academic and research.
Punjab Agriculture Minister Naeem Akhtar Khan Bhabha on Saturday said adaptation of latest agricultural methods was vital to increase per acre production and alleviate poverty and hunger. The awareness about latest agricultural trends at the doorstep of farming community will help shift from traditional way of farming to modern one in order to compete with the rest of the world.
Experts on Friday called for stepped-up efforts to overcome the potential threat of pests that are responsible for the loss of billions of rupees to national economy.
The Xingjian Agriculture University, University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Government College Women University Faisalabad on Friday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the field of language, education and research.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan that the nation is united to root out the menace of terrorism from the society.
The Xingjian Agriculture University (XAU) China and University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Thursday inked two Memorandum of Understandings to establish Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Park at the UAF and XAU; development of Pakistan China agriculture base of research and development; and to train UAF technicians in agricultural sciences.
Punjab Agriculture Secretary Muhammad Mahmood will preside over opening session of International Entomological Congress today on Friday at the New Senate Hall, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding three-day International Entomological Congress, first of its kind in the country, from Dec 16 to 18 with objectives to address the issues of crops' pests including pink boll worm, fruit fly and others that are responsible for the loss of billions of rupees to national economy.
Faisalabad Division Intervarsity Singing contest (Sur ka Sultan season three) was held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF).
Speakers at an international workshop called for addressing the issue of malnutrition to ensure the nutrition security with the adoption of healthy lifestyle, food safety measures and food diversification.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday opened a three-day Annual Chrysanthemum and Autumn Flower. The event was arranged by Institute of Horticulture Sciences, UAF.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Saturday took out a rally to mark anti-corruption week. The walk started from Iqbal Auditorium was culminated at Admin Block. It was led by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
The Institute of Home Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad took out women cycling rally and organized slogan and sculpture display depicting different phases of women empowerment to mark 16 days of Activism against gender-based violence. The 16-day was announced by the United Nations to eradicate the gender based violence globally.
Nigerian Nassarrawa State Executive Governor Umaru Tanko Al-makura on Friday said bilateral ties between Nigeria and Pakistan would be further strengthened especially in the field of agriculture to get benefit from the each other potential.
The two-days training workshop on “Effective Communication Skills and Innovative Methods for Extension & Outreach” was organized on 8-9 December 2016 by the Outreach Chair of USPCAS-AFS, Universality of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Despite having surplus productivity in all major crops, as many as 33 percent of the population is malnourished, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar A Khan.
The agriculture productivity of the country can be increased manifold by applying the available system including quality seed, sowing methods, balanced usage of inputs, methods to reduce post harvest losses and proper spray of pesticides, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Dalhousie University Canada have launched a joint degree program BS (Plant Sciences).
The University of Agriculture has emerged as best university in area of research in Pakistan as per the Times Higher Education Brics and Emerging Economies Ranking 2017.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Monsanto will work together to develop stressed-tolerant germplasm of cultivators of soybean that will increase the productivity of the crop.
Strong academia-industry linkages, knowledge based economy and innovative thinking are imperative to address the issues of industry, common man, farmers and other stakeholders that will help alleviate the poverty from the country.
As many as 7173 students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad got the laptop in the second phase of Prime Minister laptop scheme.
Speakers on Tuesday called for promoting the teaching of Bulleh Shah and other sufic saint based on loving humanity, strengthening the relations with Allah Subhanhotallah and ending prejudice from the society that will move the country towards development and prosperity.
USPCAS-AFS inaugurates Community Outreach Center at Chak No. 189-RB Rasoolpur, Chak Jhumra, Faisalabad
There is a dire need to promote harmony, forgiveness, patience and brotherhood as per injection of Islam keeping in view that tolerance is declining in the society, said renowned anchorperson and Islamic scholar Syed Bilal Qutab.
Speakers of a seminar on personality development stressed the need to put a balanced and flexible personality coupled with excellent communication skills to reap the benefits of emerging opportunities in the world.
The country was facing the issue of weak marketing for agricultural produce, marring getting reasonable prices not only domestically but also at the international market.
The country was facing the issue of weak marketing for agricultural produce, marring getting reasonable prices not only domestically but also at the international market. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad while addressing inaugural session of a three-day workshop on students' entrepreneurship and professional development arranged by Department of Computer Sciences at the New Senate Hall, UAF.
Agricultural experts at the national conference titled "sustainable management & control of fruit fly infestation" have recommended the usage of advanced biotechnological techniques including sterile insect Technique, release of insects carrying a dominant lethal and sterile-male incompatible insect technique to engineer fruit fly for effective control.
Sacrifice of the first martyred Pakistani Flying Officer Maryam Mukhtar was remembered at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on her first death anniversary to pay her rich tribute and be a role model for the whole nation. Special play Aik thy maryam was displayed at the Iqbal Auditorium in which a large tens of hundreds of the students participated.
The Rhino Research Group and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad have inked an Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in seed research and development
The fruit fly is not only deteriorating our fruits but also putting a dent in the export worth billions of the rupees. If we could not overcome the issue, we will be isolated from the world in term of fruits exports, said University of Agriculture Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
The second Pakistan Seed Congress titled seed security for sustainable agriculture arranged by the Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad has concluded.
Kastamonu University Turkey and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad will collaborate in academia and research .
Kastamonu University Turkey and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad will collaborate in academia and research . This was discussed at the concluding session of international conference on forestry and environment.
Brief Summary of Seed activities in University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Ensuring supply of quality seed of modern crop varieties to farmers is vital for sustainable food security. This needs a systematic approach and commitment at various levels backed by concerted efforts of stakeholders across the seed production and distribution value chain.
Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Monday said that quality seed was vital to increase agricultural productivity and ensure food security amid the situation of climate changes, diminishing agricultural land and ever-increasing population.
Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Monday said Pakistan-Turkey trade would further enhance in different sectors including agriculture and health.
The forest net in the country was only 2 percent compared to the international standards of 25 percent. The situation causes different challenges including climate changes, pollution, drought, heavy floods, and new diseases outbreak, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Speakers at a workshop called for creating awareness and adopting food safety measures to overcome the food hazards and ensuring safe health for the public.
The country imports pulses worth billions of rupees that may be overcome by quality seed, promoting pulses cultivation and increment in per acre production, said Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Chairman Dr Yusuf Zafar.
The Punjab Livestock Dairy and Development Board (PLDDB) and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Friday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to address the issues of livestock sector with a special focus on fodder production.
The Punjab Livestock Dairy and Development Board (PLDDB) and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Friday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to address the issues of livestock sector with a special focus on fodder production. The MoU was duly inked by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan and PLDDB Acting Chief Executive Officer Saira Iftikhar at the syndicate room.
US Consul General Yuriy R.Fedkiw and on Thursday called for collaborative efforts at global level for agricultural growth, to produce more food and to reduce agriculture waste for increasing population.
US Consul General Yuriy R.Fedkiw and on Thursday called for collaborative efforts at global level for agricultural growth, to produce more food and to reduce agriculture waste for increasing population. He was inaugurating the newly constructed$30 million U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). Earlier, he chaired a seminar on sustainable agriculture here. He was flanked by Aussie Deputy High Commissioner Jurek Jufzczyk, UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad and former speaker National Assembly Fakhar Imam.
A 14-member delegation of Asia Regional Course on breeding and other techniques for the development of heat-tolerant cotton mutants visited the University of Agriculture Faisalabad and called on UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. The delegation was led by NIAB Scientist Dr Manzoor Hussain. Talking to the delegation, the UAF Vice Chancellor
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad took out an awareness walk on energy saving strategies in Faisalabad District as a step towards fighting energy crisis hitting the country.
The US Pakistan Center of Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad organized a two days training workshop for the teaching assistance titled “digital tools for effective teaching” that concluded on Tuesday.
Punjab Agriculture Secretary Muhammad Mahmood on Saturday said that Punjab government was revamping agricultural policy with the special focus on farmers to address their problems that will untimely increase the productivity and help alleviate poverty.
Punjab Agriculture Secretary Muhammad Mahmood on Saturday said that Punjab government was revamping agricultural policy with the special focus on farmers to address their problems that will untimely increase the productivity and help alleviate poverty. He was chairing a meeting at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The conversion of fertile agriculture land into residential colonies needs to be discouraged to ensure the food security amid the challenges of shrinking agricultural land and ever-increasing population, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Punjab Governor Rafique Rajwana on Thursday said that the government was taking all possible steps to address the issue of farming community and to ensure quality education that will help the country fight different challenges.
Punjab Governor Rafique Rajwana on Thursday said that the government was taking all possible steps to address the issue of farming community and to ensure quality education that will help the country fight different challenges. He presided over 43rd senate meeting of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad at New Senate Hall. He said that the agriculture was the backbone of our economy that is contributing 21 percent to the Gross Domestic Product of the country. He said tangible researches would pave the way to increase agricultural productivity. He said that majority of population was depending upon the agriculture sector.
Speakers at a seminar urged the women to play their role in socioeconomic uplift with the tool of education, skills and their rights in order to compete with rest of the world.
Speakers at a seminar urged the youth to understand the messages of Allama Iqbal that will move the county towards development and prosperity.
The promotion of solar-based energy and technologies would not only help the country to overcome energy crisis but also boost the agriculture sector by narrowing down post harvest losses with technologies including solar dryers and solar milk pasteurizer.
Nagri Beetal goat of Shoukat Ali from Jaranwala bagged the first position in goat milking contest held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad with 7.99 liters of milk.
Pics of Closing Rabi Festival
Timely crops sowing, climate resilient varieties, soil analysis and rational usage of inputs are imperative to increase the agricultural yield and to ensure the food security.
Timely crops sowing, climate resilient varieties, soil analysis and rational usage of inputs are imperative to increase the agricultural yield and to ensure the food security. It was echoed at the farmers convention arranged by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad as part of ongoing spring festival. As many as 2000 farmers participated at the convention.
Pictures of Different Events of Kisan Mela at UAF
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Saturday opened agricultural and textile exhibition as part of its ongoing six-day Rabi festival that will continue till Nov 7.
The agricultural and water experts shown their concern that the country could not build any big dam for the last 40 years. The country is wasting 30 MAF of water annually by sending into the sea , causing the loss worth billions of dollars.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has set up country largest and a state-of-the-art hostel for 1000 girls that will be functional by next week.
Dice business plan contest of agriculture and food industry arranged at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad concluded on Thursday.
Students present cultural folk at an event as part of UAF Rabi Festival.
Speakers at the inaugural session of Rabi festival and DICE business plan competition on Wednesday called for strengthening industry-academia linkages and to promote innovative approaches to fight the challenges of modern era.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is staging a six-day Rabi Festival from November 2 to 7 to urge farmers to increase agricultural productivity.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is staging a six-day Rabi Festival from November 2 to 7 to urge farmers to increase agricultural productivity. The festival is aimed at providing a platform to farming, researchers and industry for interaction and work together for the development of agriculture sector . It will bring colorful events including innovative ideas contests Distinguished Innovation Collaboration and Entrepreneurship (DICE), agri exhibition, Kissan convention, International conference on cotton, seminar on Indus Water Treaty, and many more.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is staging a six-day Rabi Festival from November 2 to 7.
The festival is meant to a platform to farming, researchers and industry for interaction that will help increase agricultural productivity. It will bring colorful events including innovative ideas contests Distinguished Innovation Collaboration and Entrepreneurship (DICE), agri exhibition, Kissan convention, International conference on cotton, seminar on Indus Water Treaty, many more.
Agricultural experts and farmers have called for addressing the issue of water scarcity, deteriorating ground water quality, and decreasing groundwater level in the agriculture policy .
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Friday evening remained a center of attraction of theatre drama lovers when it opened a drama “ Bala King” at its Iqbal Auditorium.
Government College University grabbed the winning crown by defeating University of Agriculture, Faisalabad by five wickets in the final match of the 1st Interloop Inter varsity T20 Cricket Tournament here at University Cricket Academy on Thursday evening.
Speakers at a workshop called for adopting precision agriculture to make the sector profitable and to meet the demand of increasing population that will double by 2050.
Speakers at a workshop called for adopting precision agriculture to make the sector profitable and to meet the demand of increasing population that will double by 2050. They addressed the concluding session of workshop titled precision agriculture arranged by US Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The session was chaired by USPCAS Chief of Party Dr Bahir Ahmad Khan while Dean Faculty of Agricultural Engineering Dr Allah Buksh, USPCAS Precision Agriculture Chair Dr Jahanzeb Masood Cheema and other notables also spoke on the occasion.
Faisalabad Research Forum have decided to announce Faisalabad as the science city in which all all scientific and educational institutions will work together and make collaborated efforts to address the different problems facing the country
The FRF meeting was chaired by Commissioner Faisalabad Momin Agha while UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan and GC University Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali were the guests of honor. The representatives from Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, NIBGE, NIAB, Punjab Medical College and other institutions attended the meeting.
2-Day training workshop on use of Precision Agriculture Technologies
USAID funded U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security (USPCAS-AFS) organized a 2-Day Training workshop on Use of Precision Agriculture Technologies at DLC-2, University of Agriculture Faisalabad(UAF) on October 25,2016.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan on Monday called for developing book reading habit, especially in the youth, which is showing a declining trend.
T20 Intervarsity four-day cricket tournament has begun at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in which six teams from the district are taking part.
USAID funded U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced studies in Agriculture and Food Security (USPCAS-AFS) has established Community Outreach Center at Chak No. 272 JB. The purpose of this center was to provide online advisory guidance to the farmers at their door step. Mr. Azhar Saeed Kashif chairman Union Council 165 along with UAF faculty inaugurated the community center.
The Chief Minister's Special Monitoring Unit organized Women Motorcycle riders rally under Women on Wheels Project at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
As many as 7143 students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad got the laptop on Saturday under the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme.
As many as 7143 students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad got the laptop on Saturday under the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme. The distribution ceremony was chaired by MNA Tallal Ch while University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, , HEC Director General IT Dr Anwaar-ul-Hassan and UAF Director Financial Assistance Dr Hafeez Sadaqat also spoke on the occasion.
Renowned Entomologist Prof James R Carey from University of California, Davis, USA has stressed upon the need to step-up effort to fight the fruit fly which is causing a loss of millions of dollars.
Speakers at a workshop called for adopting modern and innovative teaching tools for sharpening the professional skills of students to compete with the world.
As many as 24 girls school students took part in the cycling race arranged at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The cycling was the part of second day of a World Space Week, featuring the different programs including water rocket competition, an awareness walk, poster, model competition, quiz competition.
The World Space Week was observed at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, featuring the different programs including water rocket competition, an awareness walk, and a central function at the Iqbal Auditorium in which school students from 40 schools across the district participated.
Disease management experts of various countries on Wednesday called for step-up efforts to prevent and control the mosquito born diseases including Zika and dengue virus to save the lives of people. World Health Organization delegation comprising 25-members visited the University of Agriculture Faisalabad and called on the UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan and faculty members at the Syndicate Room.
The US Pakistan Center of Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday kicked off four-day workshop on hybrid course design and development meant for equipping the teaching staff with modern teaching skills.
Speakers at a workshop on Monday called for adopting and promoting modern teaching methods based on technological support at par with international standards in order to refurbish the God-given skills of the students in enabling environment.
Air conditioning at newly constructed Exhibition Center of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad has start functioning with the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan who was flanked by Deans, Directors and administrative staff, inaugurated the center.
Twenty three percent of Pakistanis, despite having plenty of food grains available in the storage, are suffering from malnutrition and food insecurity that will increase the burden of dependent population with stunt growth and disease.
Twenty three percent of Pakistanis, despite having plenty of food grains available in the storage, are suffering from malnutrition and food insecurity that will increase the burden of dependent population with stunt growth and disease. This was revealed by Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Prof. DR. Iqrar Ahmad Khan while heading an awareness walk to celebrate the world food day arranged by Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences here at Iqbal Auditorium of the University on Saturday morning.
Former South Korean Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Jong Hwan Song on Monday said his country and Pakistan are enjoying good relations in the various field including agriculture, education and rural development that will help make prosperity.
Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU) China and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Monday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in education and research, and area of mutual concern.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has made it to 72nd best University of the world in the subject category of Agricultural Sciences on the basis of various performance ranking indicators conducted by National Taiwan University (NTU) Ranking 2016.
LESCO Football Club and Gulberg Hockey Club grabbed the winning crowns in the final matches played at UAF Sports Grounds here at UAF.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Tetra Pak Pakistan Limited on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to work jointly for addressing the challenges in dairy sector.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Tetra Pak Pakistan Limited on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to work jointly for addressing the challenges in dairy sector. The MoU was duly inked by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan and Tetra Pak Director Marketing Assad Abbas. Dean Faculty of Food Sciences Prof Dr Masood Sadiq Butt and Director External Linkage Dr Rasheed along with other UAF officials also attended the meeting.
UAf Sociology Expert Dr. Izhar Ahmad Khan Inaugurates Community Outreach Center at Chak No. 45-GD, Okara Under USPCAS-AFS.
Quality education and researches based upon tangible solution for public is prerequisite for the development of any country, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Although Pakistan is having surplus food but 40 percent of its population is malnourished that is a matter of grave concern, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Agriculture and climate experts joined hands to work together on agro-ecological zones in line with climate change effects on crops, changing weather pattern, soil fertility and deteriorating underground water quality.
The agriculture sector is underperforming due to traditional way of farming and issues realting to seeds, value chain, and lack of awareness among the farming community about latest methods.
Agriculture and rural development is directly linked to poverty alleviation and the promotion of modern trends in agriculture sector will not only help ensure the food but also alleviate hunger, said UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan presents souvenir to US expert Arman Razaee from from the University of California Davis USA
A Korean delegation visited University of Agriculture Faisalabad and called on UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at his chamber and discussed the collaborative work in dairy sector.
A Korean delegation visited University of Agriculture Faisalabad and called on UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at his chamber and discussed the collaborative work in dairy sector. The delegation comprises Dr Ha Hyunjae from Korea Cow Vet Clinics; Dr Nam Ki Taeg from Hankyong National University and Seo Oak and Mr Wonsang Lee. The meeting agreed to conduct researches on the improvement of nutritive value of milk and also researches on embryo.
Quality education is prerequisite to reduce poverty and to fight the challenges facing the country and it works as engine for a bright future, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan (SI).
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Thursday kicked off short message service for one million farmers aimed at raising awareness about balanced usage of fertilizer that will not only reduce cost of production but also increase productivity.
USAID presents 200 bicycles to University of Agriculture Faisalabad under Gender Equity Program
Mission Director for the United States Agency for International Development John Groarke presided over an event today at the University of Agriculture-Faisalabad during which the United States Government presented 200 bicycles to the university’s Women’s Cycling Club. The donation is part of a grant to empower women in Pakistan’s agriculture sector under USAID’s Gender Equity Program.
Punjab Agriculture Secretary Muhammad Mahmood on Wednesday said that agricultural researchers should come up with viable policy solutions to different problems facing the agriculture sector in order to make agriculture profitable.
UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan inaugurates Biology block, Faculty of Sciences
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has established a state-of-the-art new Biology block, Faculty of Sciences costing Rs 120 million for providing modern facilities keeping in view the demand of increasing enrollment.
Workshop on Agriculture Production System Simulator Modeling concludes
Three-day workshop on Agriculture Production System Simulator Modeling APSIM arranged by US Pakistan Center for Advance Studies in Agriculture and Food Security (USPCAS-AFS), University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Thursday concluded in which 62 people across the country took part.
Australian Agriculture Alumni Network launched
Australian Agriculture Alumni Network, has been launched to work jointly and exchange research that will help uplift the sector in Pakistan.
Workshop on diary and rural development
US-Pak Center for Advanced Studies Agriculture and Food Security (USPCAS), University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Wednesday organized a workshop titled Diary and Rural development at syndicate room.
Training on Agri. Production Systems SIMulator Modeling begins
US Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday kicked off three-day hands-on training titled Agricultural Production Systems SIMulator Modeling.
Workshop on improving ground water management
Institute of Agri and Resource Economics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday arranged a workshop titled improving ground water management.
As many as 5742 students appeared in Faisalabad for the entrance test for admission to MBBS, University of Health Sciences in the two examination centers including University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Government Colleges Women University.
As many as University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s 50 scholars are being sent to foreign universities to peruse their PhDs degrees as an initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.
As many as University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s 50 scholars are being sent to foreign universities to peruse their PhDs degrees as an initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. This was stated by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while charring Dean Director meeting.
Speakers at Naat Conference called for illuminating people’s hearts with the love of Allah and His last and final Messenger Hazarat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and promote culture of unity and tolerance in the society to fight the common challenges of Muslim world.
Speakers at Naat Conference called for illuminating people’s hearts with the love of Allah and His last and final Messenger Hazarat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and promote culture of unity and tolerance in the society to fight the common challenges of Muslim world. The 2nd naat conference was arranged by Naat and Seraat Club, University of Agriculture Faisalabad at New Senate Hall, UAF. The session was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while religious scholar and naat Khawan Syed Salman Shah; Chairman naat Academy Ishaq Qureshi, Riaz Majeed, Syed Masood Shah, and other notables also spoke on the occasion.
Agriculture experts on Wednesday called for tangible steps to combat environmental hazards affecting growth of cotton; improper usage of cotton seeds and climate change that may reduce 20 percent average cotton production by 2040.
Agriculture experts on Wednesday called for tangible steps to combat environmental hazards affecting growth of cotton; improper usage of cotton seeds and climate change that may reduce 20 percent average cotton production by 2040. A delegation of Ministry of Textile Industry (MINTEX) visited the University of Agriculture Faisalabad and called on UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan and deans and directors at Syndicate Room. The team was led by Senior Joint Secretary Mintex, Rubina Wasti.
The Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms has decorated University of Agriculture Faisalabad scientist Dr Muhammad Naveed with Young Development Leader Award (Agriculture Category) for his valuable service for the sector.
Speakers at a seminar called for setting up an independent University of Alternative Medicine, and making separate regulating laws for Tibb-e-Unani, Ayurvedic, and Homeopathic practitioner.
Per-acre sugarcane production can be increased four-fold with the usage of modern trends as the country was getting only 450 mounds per-acre compared to the potential of 2000 mounds.
Per-acre sugarcane production can be increased four-fold with the usage of modern trends as the country was getting only 450 mounds per-acre compared to the potential of 2000 mounds. It was echoed at the inaugural session of six-week Advanced Certificate Course in Sugarcane Agronomy arranged at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad with Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan in the chair.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Thursday took out an awareness walk to mark national tree plantation day aimed at creating the awareness among the people about the blessings of trees.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Thursday took out an awareness walk to mark national tree plantation day aimed at creating the awareness among the people about the blessings of trees. The rally organized by the Department of Forestry UAF was led by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Sadiq Poultry (PVT.) Ltd. Rawalpindi on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct researches and work for the uplift of polity sector.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Sadiq Poultry (PVT.) Ltd. Rawalpindi on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct researches and work for the uplift of polity sector. The MoU was signed by Vice Chancellor UAF Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan (SI) and Manager HR Sadiq Group of Companies Rawalpindi Mr. Toseeq Ahmad.
Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday called for preserving our culture, and spreading the message of saint Waris Shah regarding peace, respect, tolerance, love and brotherhood especially in the youngsters that will promote unity in the country.
Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday called for preserving our culture, and spreading the message of saint Waris Shah regarding peace, respect, tolerance, love and brotherhood especially in the youngsters that will promote unity in the country. The seminar titled Syed Waris Shah was arranged by Department of Humanities and Linguistics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad at the New senate Hall on Wednesday morning.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s Academic Council has approved new degree programs including four programs for Burewala sub-campus to face the challenges of modern era and to provide quality education to dwellers at their doorstep.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s Academic Council has approved new degree programs including four programs for Burewala sub-campus to face the challenges of modern era and to provide quality education to dwellers at their doorstep. The meeting was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan where Registrar Muhammad Hussain presented the agenda. The meeting also approved introducing sports course of three-credit hour in all degree program as optional subject. The degree programmes approved for Burewala include MSc Economics, MSc Sociology, MSc Chemistry and MSc Botany. Entomology as major course for BSs (Agriculture) will also be launched at Burewala Campus. MSc Zoology for Toba Tek Singh sub-campus is also being launched keeping in the view the need of the area. The Vice Chancellor said such initiatives are meant for providing quality education to the locals at the doorstep.
Netherlands and Pakistan bilateral relations will be further strengthened in educational and agricultural sectors to get benefit from each other experiences and to fight common challenges, said Renate Pors, Deputy Head of Mission, Netherland Embassy, Islamabad.
Netherlands and Pakistan bilateral relations will be further strengthened in educational and agricultural sectors to get benefit from each other experiences and to fight common challenges, said Renate Pors, Deputy Head of Mission, Netherland Embassy, Islamabad. She visited the University of Agriculture Faisalabad and met deans and director at the Syndicate Room
The country is losing billions of rupees due to pests including pink bollworm and fruitfully. It demands step-up efforts on the part of researchers, experts and extension workers to improve the situation, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Speakers at a seminar on Monday called for steps to combat environmental hazards and adopt healthy lifestyle to reduce diseases and mortality rate as 3.8 million people die of diabetes each year only; whereas cancer kills 1.37 million people. They were addressing at one-day symposium titled “one health” arranged by US Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad at New Senate Hall.
Around 12,000 students are appeared in University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 4th entrance test for undergraduate programs on Sunday.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad in collaboration with the University of California (UC) Davis, USA, is kicking off two new postgraduate degree programmes including MSc (Hons) Climate Changes and MSc (Hons) Seed Science and Technology.
The 4th entrance test for the admission to undergraduate programs, University of Agriculture Faisalabad will be held on August 7 (Sunday).
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad and PEPSICO have inked a memorandum of understanding to kick off internship program for UAF Food and Nutrition Safety Program students.
Quality education especially for underprivileged segment of the society is prerequisite to reduce poverty, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad khan (SI).
Nestle Pvt Ltd has donated Rs 1 million merit and need-based scholarships for the University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s students of food and nutrition disciplines.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has kicked off a six day security training program aimed at ensuring the foolproof security at the campus. This training is being conducted in collaboration with Education Commission (HEC) under modern university governess program.
Agricultural contents need to be made an essential part of electronic media headlines to guide people especially from rural area about the latest trends in agriculture.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has installed 100 kilowatt biomass gasification power plant meant for promoting alternative way of energy to overcome power shortfall touching 5000 MW.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has installed 100 kilowatt biomass gasification power plant meant for promoting alternative way of energy to overcome power shortfall touching 5000 MW. UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan inaugurated energy plant established at Punjab Bio Energy Institute, Postgraduate Graduate Research Station, UAF in collaboration with China as an initiative of Punjab Government.
Experts on Saturday warned of 30 percent excessive rainfall during this monsoon compared to last year that would provide favorable conditions for dengue rearing. They addressed the seminar and walk at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad to mark the anti-dengue day. An awareness walk led by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan was taken out from Admin Block and a seminar was held at the New Senate Hall.
The Punjab Government is committed to invest in water sector and funds worth Rs 62.7 billion has been allocated in current financial year in the sector which is almost five times increase during the last four years.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) in collaboration with Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) is organizing a seminar titled Water and Sanitation today (Thursday).
A meeting of Board of Directors (BoD), Endowment Fund Secretariat, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad on Monday approved setting up a hostel worth Rs 200 million to meet the increasing enrolment at the campus.
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority Chairman Absrar Alam will address a public lecture at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on July 26.
The third entrance test for undergraduate courses, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) was held on Sunday in which more than 7500 students appeared.
The entrance test for undergraduate courses, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) will be held today (Sunday).
Speakers on Friday called for equipping school-dropout people with skills in order to make them an active member of the society and to alleviate poverty from the country.
The entry test for undergraduate courses, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) will be held on July 17 (Sunday) .
Tangible steps are needed to arrest the cotton decline as the crop has witnessed the huge loss upto to 35 percent owing to different factors including climate changes and a lack of drainage management of heavy rainwater in the fields.
Edible items (Ramadan package) on Friday were disbursed for 200 underprivileged families at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad under the project of Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA).
The country population will become double by 2050 for which tangible steps are needed to ensure the food that is a challenge for experts, policy makers and stakeholders.
Livestock secretary Naseem Sadiq on Tuesday said that 1.5 million poultry birds would be distributed among farmers as a step towards poverty alleviation.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad experts team on Wednesday visited the village 230 RB in order to investigate the sudden deaths of buffaloes.
Punjab Agriculture Secretary Muhammad Mahmood on Saturday urged the agricultural experts to come with durable solutions to the problems of farming community and increase the productivity keeping new challenges in view.
Self assessment and hardworking are effective tool to explore the weaknesses and strengths of a personality that could help people excel in their respective field.
Self assessment and hardworking are effective tool to explore the weaknesses and strengths of a personality that could help people excel in their respective field. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while addressing the participants of a faculty seminar on self assessment organized by Quality Enhancement Cell, UAF .
Punjab Board of Investment & Trade Chairman Muzaffer Miraj Khawaja has said that the universities should come up with new innovative ideas to address the problems of the people and the county.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that political stability, continuity in policies and quality education were vital to make economic growth.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that political stability, continuity in policies and quality education were vital to make economic growth. Launching the Young Development Corps (YDC) at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, he called for utilization the knowledge and research in order to serve the humanity.
The entry test for the admission to undergraduate programs, University of Agriculture Faisalabad will be held on June 5 (Sunday) today.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal will visit the Univsity of Agriculture Faisalabad on Monday June 6, 2016.
The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Finance and Planning Committee on Saturday approved Rs 9109.290 million university budget for the financial year 2016-17.
Deputy Director General Confucius Institute Headquarter Hanban, China, Xia Jianhui said that China-Pakistan were enjoying deepened and time-tested relations that are being further strengthened in academia, business and trade and students exchange programs to upgrade the living of the peoples.
Weak plant protection mechanism, climate changes and new diseases are bringing annual loss of billions of dollars to the country , said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Weak plant protection mechanism, climate changes and new diseases are bringing annual loss of billions of dollars to the country , said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. He was addressing annual function of Department of Entomology, UAF. Department Chairman Prof Dr Jalal Arif also spoke the occasion.
The entry test for the admission to undergraduate programs, University of Agriculture Faisalabad will be held on June 5 ( Sunday).
Pakistan, which is supposed to be leading its economic growth on the bases of agriculture sector, is faced with negative growth of the sector.
Pakistan, which is supposed to be leading its economic growth on the bases of agriculture sector, is faced with negative growth of the sector. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while talking to annual event of FSc ( Pre-Agriculture) at community college, UAF.
Various livestock diseases and low per animal milk productivity are costing the county billions of rupees for which step-up efforts are needed on the part of researchers, stakeholders and farming community to address the issue.
The Xinjiang Agricultural University (XAU) China and University of Agriculture Faisalabad will enhance their academia and research ties in order to get benefit from each other experiences.
The Xinjiang Agricultural University (XAU) China and University of Agriculture Faisalabad will enhance their academia and research ties in order to get benefit from each other experiences. It was discussed at meeting of a delegation of XAU with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at Syndicate Room.
Speakers at a training workshop called for adopting food safety measures, saying that 600 million people globally get sick every year due to food contaminated with viruses, parasites, chemicals and toxins.
Australian Cotton expert Dr Neil William Forrester on Monday said inadequate seed provision system, cotton diseases pests, weeds and water issues can raise Pakistan’s cotton output from 10 million bales to 15 million bales per year worth $4 billion.
Australian Cotton expert Dr Neil William Forrester on Monday said inadequate seed provision system, cotton diseases pests, weeds and water issues can raise Pakistan’s cotton output from 10 million bales to 15 million bales per year worth $4 billion. He addressed a special lecture on cotton crisis in Pakistan and future pathway at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad and the University of Kassel, Germany have jointly kicked off two projects on Rural-Urban Linkages; and seabuckthorn under the International Center for Development and Decent Work (ICDD) programme.
Unhealthy lifestyle, food habits and a lack of physical activities are increasing hypertension and other diseases cases in the country. This was cautioned by renowned doctor and Pakistan Hypertension League Faisalabad chapter president Dr Ahmad Bilal on Tuesday during his public lecture at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad New Senate Hall. The session was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad is mulling establishing country first Insect Museum at the old campus building, in order to preserve the bio-diversity system.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad is mulling establishing country first Insect Museum at the old campus building, in order to preserve the bio-diversity system. It was discussed at scholarly exchange program organized by US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security (USPCAS-AFS) with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad in the Chair.
City Traffic Officer (CTO) Faisalabad, Arif Shahbaz Wazir has urged the citizens to follow the traffic rules in order to avoid road accidents that claim many lives everyday.
City Traffic Officer (CTO) Faisalabad, Arif Shahbaz Wazir has urged the citizens to follow the traffic rules in order to avoid road accidents that claim many lives everyday. He addressed the stage play on “Warden Kahani” at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). The play was arranged by Senior Tutor Office, UAF and Warden Police.
Renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil on Monday urged the nation to develop and promote truthfulness, forgiveness, tolerance, honesty, respects for others, high ethical values and to iron out differences in line with teachings of Quran and Sunnah.
The US Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security (USPCAS-AFS), University of Agriculture Faisalabad; University of California Davis, USA and Washington State University USA have approved 15 agriculture based research projects to work jointly in order to ensure food security in Pakistan.
The temperature will rise to 2.8 C by 2070 that can result in decreasing wheat productivity by 14 percent and rice by 17 percent in rice-wheat cropping zone. It was echoed at the seminar on ‘impact of climate changes’ at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The University of Agriculture Volunteers students and staff have admitted 780out-of-school to different educational institutions under the National Enrolment Drive. The initiative was taken in collaboration with Higher Education Commission on the directive of the government. It is aimed at ensuring school enrollment at 100 percent
Agricultural scientists will develop stress-tolerant germplasm for cotton and wheat and heat-tolerant livestock in order to fight climate change and food insecurity issues that would worsen in coming years.
Agricultural scientists will develop stress-tolerant germplasm for cotton and wheat and heat-tolerant livestock in order to fight climate change and food insecurity issues that would worsen in coming years. It was decided at the second round of research grant review meeting held under the banner of the US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad in which 280 research proposals across the country were tabled.
Skilled manpower, quality agricultural problem-solving research and increment in per acre production are imperative to feed ever-growing population and to cope with food insecurity situation.
Skilled manpower, quality agricultural problem-solving research and increment in per acre production are imperative to feed ever-growing population and to cope with food insecurity situation. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while chairing a seminar on major selection for the students of Agricultural Sciences at Iqbal Auditorium. The event is arranged by Agrarian Society, UAF.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has urged the students to develop sportsman spirit in order to fight challenges of life for the uplift of the country.
German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel on Monday said that Pakistan and Germany are enjoying good educational and economic ties that will pave the way to fight the common challenges of 21st century.
German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel on Monday said that Pakistan and Germany are enjoying good educational and economic ties that will pave the way to fight the common challenges of 21st century. She was talking to the University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan during her visit to the varsity.
There is the huge gap between ordinary and progressive farmers in terms of per acre yield and usual agricultural practices as the latter is getting 70 to 80 mounds wheat per acre compared to the average yield of 28 mounds.
There is the huge gap between ordinary and progressive farmers in terms of per acre yield and usual agricultural practices as the latter is getting 70 to 80 mounds wheat per acre compared to the average yield of 28 mounds. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while addressing wheat harvesting ceremony held at Paroka farm of the varsity another day.
Lack of professionalism, downfall of ethical values in the society and malpractice are leading causes of deteriorating circumstances of the nation.
Lack of professionalism, downfall of ethical values in the society and malpractice are leading causes of deteriorating circumstances of the nation.This was echoed at a seminar on professionalism held at University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The session was chaired by Pakistan Engineering Council Chairman Engr. Jawed Salim Qureshi while Higher Education Commission Chairman Prof Dr Mukhtar Ahmad co- chaired the event organized by Faculty of Agri Engineering and Technology.
Netherlands Ambassador to Pakistan Jeanette Seppen on Thursday said that they were keen to enhance their trade and investment relations with Pakistan especially in the area of agriculture and agro-based businesses.
Netherlands Ambassador to Pakistan Jeanette Seppen on Thursday said that they were keen to enhance their trade and investment relations with Pakistan especially in the area of agriculture and agro-based businesses. She was talking to University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at a meeting held at Syndicate Room. She said that there were prospects for strengthened cooperation in the livestock, agriculture and agro based business.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has stressed upon the need to promote sports' activities among the youth as it is showing a declining trend.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has stressed upon the need to promote sports' activities among the youth as it is showing a declining trend. He addressed the youth at the intra-varsity sports gala arranged by Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security; Directorate of Sports; and Hall Warden Office at the campus.
Former Deputy Chairman Planning Commission of Pakistan Dr. Nadeem-ul-Haque on Tuesday said that the adoption of developed nations’ uplift models sans innovative ideas as per locals needs would not address our problems.
“WORLD BOOK AND COPYRIGHT DAY” CELEBRATION AT PARS CAMPUS
– Faculty and students of University of Agriculture (UAF) at PARS Campus celebrated the “World Book and Copyright Day” by organizing a walk that was led by Honourable Principle Prof. Dr. Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti. Hundreds of students and teachers participated in the walk.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad team has secured the second position in the International Photography Contest arranged by Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Dr. Nadeem-ul-Haq, former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of Pakistan is delivering a special lecture on Agriculture and Economic Growth at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on April 26, 2016 (Tuesday) at 11:00 am at Iqbal Auditorium.
The forest situation is deteriorating due to unskilled manpower as the forest net has reduced to only 2.2 percent from 3.3 percent in 1990, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad.
The forest situation is deteriorating due to unskilled manpower as the forest net has reduced to only 2.2 percent from 3.3 percent in 1990, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad. He addressed a seminar in connection with Earth Day at the New Senate Hall.
Outgoing Korean Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Song Jong-hwan on Thursday announced establishment of Pak-Korea Hi-tech Agricultural Innovation Centre/ Technological Park worth 29.11 million dollar at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. It will help replicate Korean rural and agricultural development model and to move the country towards the development and prosperity.
The soil condition is rapidly deteriorating because of soil erosion, loss of soil organic matters and nutrient depletion which is serious threats to food security. The food demand will be doubled by 2050 amid the situation when agricultural land and per capita water arability are decreasing drastically.
The soil condition is rapidly deteriorating because of soil erosion, loss of soil organic matters and nutrient depletion which is serious threats to food security. The food demand will be doubled by 2050 amid the situation when agricultural land and per capita water arability are decreasing drastically. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while chairing the inaugural session of International Seminar on Soil and Water Resources
Speakers at a conference on Tuesday said the nutritional scenario is deteriorating as 45 percent of the child deaths in Pakistan are due to malnutrition. They was addressing 26th All Pakistan Food Science Conference arranged by National Institute of Food Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF)
Speakers at a conference on Tuesday said the nutritional scenario is deteriorating as 45 percent of the child deaths in Pakistan are due to malnutrition. They was addressing 26th All Pakistan Food Science Conference arranged by National Institute of Food Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) in collaboration with Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists.
The inefficient methods of agricultural farming are making our cost of production higher than international markets which is not only aggravation the problems of farming community but also posing a threat of food insecurity.
The inefficient methods of agricultural farming are making our cost of production higher than international markets which is not only aggravation the problems of farming community but also posing a threat of food insecurity. This was stated by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while addressing a second consultative meeting on current status and future prospectus of adoption of Precision Agriculture in Pakistan arranged by Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad at Video Conference Room .
The Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad will map out a comprehensive national plan to fight fruit fly, bringing $200 million annual loss to the country.
The Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad will map out a comprehensive national plan to fight fruit fly, bringing $200 million annual loss to the country. This was decided at meeting of entomologists which was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at the faculty room of the department.
Speakers at panel discussion on Wednesday said that education is a way forward to root out the menace of gender based violence from the society as Pakistan is one of bottom countries in the Gender Development Index (GDI).
Speakers at panel discussion on Wednesday said that education is a way forward to root out the menace of gender based violence from the society as Pakistan is one of bottom countries in the Gender Development Index (GDI). They panel discussion titled gender based violence arranged by Institute of Home Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) at the Senate Hall in collaboration with Aurat Foundation.
Self-sufficiency in the production of edible oil can help the country to save $ 3 billion annually, said UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
Self-sufficiency in the production of edible oil can help the country to save $ 3 billion annually, said UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. He was talking to a team of 19th Senior Management Course, National Management College, Lahore which visited the University of Agriculture Faisalabad and called on Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at Syndicate Room. The delegation was led by Tariq Najeeb Najmi
Punjab government’s programme Women on Wheels, the move to encourage female bike riding, on Monday was launched in Faisalabad after Lahore as the step towards women empowerment. It was meant for minimizing women dependency of transportation on their family members.
Speakers at a workshop on Saturday called for ensuring food security by promoting high-resistant alternative crops instead of only focusing on traditional crops to meet demands of increasing population, curb malnutrition, and fight impact of climate changes on agriculture.
The National Enrolment Drive has also been launched at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in which training and motivational session on Saturday was arranged for volunteer UAF students and staff members to raise the awareness about the education among the people. The drive was launched on the direction of government in collaboration with Higher Education Commission. It is aimed at ensuring school enrollment at 100 percent
US Pakistan Knowledge Corridor will prove the milestones to make development and to get benefit from each other experiences.
US Pakistan Knowledge Corridor will prove the milestones to make development and to get benefit from each other experiences. It was discussed at a seminar on curriculum revision arranged by US Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Renowned Scholar Syed Sarfraz A. Shah on Thursday said that solutions to all problems facing the Muslim Ummah reside in following the guidance from Quran and Sunnah.
Renowned Scholar Syed Sarfraz A. Shah on Thursday said that solutions to all problems facing the Muslim Ummah reside in following the guidance from Quran and Sunnah. He addressed a public gathering at New Senate Hall, University of Agriculture Faisalabad arranged by Office of Senior Tutor with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan in the Chair.
This year, 50 percent more than chili requirement will be available in the country, demanding effective measures for the export of the commodity with pro-farmers policies otherwise chili growers would face severe financial setback.
This year, 50 percent more than chili requirement will be available in the country, demanding effective measures for the export of the commodity with pro-farmers policies otherwise chili growers would face severe financial setback. It was said by eleven members of Sindh chili growers led by Mian Saleem during a meeting with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at syndicate Room.
Pakistan and Netherlands need to make an arrangement of potato seed multiplication at Pakistan in order to reduce the cost of production and to increase per acre yield that would promote the mutual business.
Pakistan and Netherlands need to make an arrangement of potato seed multiplication at Pakistan in order to reduce the cost of production and to increase per acre yield that would promote the mutual business. This was urged by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while addressing an International seminar on future perspectives of potato biodiversity and food security as chief guest. The seminar was organized by Institute of Horticulture Sciences here video conference room on Wednesday morning.
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad has been transformed as a Dengue Mosquito free campus by launching an aggressive eradication campaign at students’ hostels, class rooms, residential colonies and open areas.
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad has been transformed as a Dengue Mosquito free campus by launching an aggressive eradication campaign at students’ hostels, class rooms, residential colonies and open areas. This was declared by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while leading an awareness walk here on Wednesday morning. The walk was organized by Department of Entomology to mark the day as an Anti Dengue Day at Campus on the directives of the Punjab Government.
Speakers at farmer convention on Monday said that the government’s Kisan package worth 100 billion would pave the way for the uplift of agricultural sector which is directly linked to poverty alleviation and food security in the country.
Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Pervaiz Rashid has said that elimination of hatred, ignorance and extremism culture would pave the way to root out the menace of terrorism from the society.
Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Pervaiz Rashid has said that elimination of hatred, ignorance and extremism culture would pave the way to root out the menace of terrorism from the society. He was addressing at the book launching ceremony of Book titled Musaftan Kiay Kiay written by Asghar Ali Tabasum at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
US agri expert Thomas L. Rost visits UAF
University of California USA Professor Thomas L. Rost has stressed upon agri scientists to pace up their efforts to fight numerous plant diseases in order to increase productivity and ensure food security.
Federal Information Minister to visit UAF on April 3
Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Pervaiz Rahsid will be chief guest on a book launching ceremony of Asghar Ali Tabasum at 3:00 pm today on April 3,2016 at New Senate Hall, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
French Embassy Attaché Scientific and Academic Cooperation Alban Schewerer on Thursday said that academic and scientific ties between the both nations were being further strengthened to get benefit from each other experience .
French Embassy Attaché Scientific and Academic Cooperation Alban Schewerer on Thursday said that academic and scientific ties between the both nations were being further strengthened to get benefit from each other experience . He was addressing the students on Study in France at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad . The session was arranged by French Culture Centre, UAF.
Brunei HC inaugurates the Lyallpur Art and Literature Festival
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Monday opened fourth Lyallpur Art and Literature Festival. It was inaugurated by High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam Dato Mahmud Saidin and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. The event is organized under the banner of Senior Tutor Office in which 25 universities are taking part.
India on Monday won two women handball matches against Pakistan and Maldives in the second day of ongoing 4-day International Women Handball Championship at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
International Women Handball Championship
Nepal and Uzbekistan on Sunday outshine their competitor Pakistan and Maldives respectively in the opening day of 4-day International Women Handball Championship at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The Uzbekistan beat Maldives by 32:22 whereas Nepal clinched the victory by defeating Pakistan with 28:25 goals. Five countries including Nepal, Pakistan , Maldives, India and Uzbekistan are taking part in the championship. The tournament will last for four days from March 27 to 30.
Lyallpur Art and Literature Festival from today
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad staging the fourth Lyallpur Art and Literature Festival from March 28 to April 1, 2016. The event is organized under the banner of Senior Tutor Office that was inaugurated by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. At the festival, 25 universities are taking part. It is meant to provide a platform to refurbish their God-given abilities.
International Women Handball Championship from today
The International Women Handball Championship 27-30 March will begin on Sunday ( today) at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in which five teams including Maldives, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and India will participate.
Sustainable Development Policy Institute Executive Director Abid Qaiyum Suleri termed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as catalyst for economy development that will prove as game changer and proving to be a major attraction for investors.
Sustainable Development Policy Institute Executive Director Abid Qaiyum Suleri termed the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as catalyst for economy development that will prove as game changer and proving to be a major attraction for investors. He was addressing special lecture on CPEC at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad as the chief guest.
Institute of Business Management Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad has set up the Business Management Society in order to refurbish entrepreneurial skills of students.
Chairman IRSA Rao Irshad Ali Khan on Tuesday stressed upon the need to set up water reservoirs by claiming that delay in construction of Kala Bagh Dam was causing an annual impact of five billion dollars loss to the national economy.
Chairman IRSA Rao Irshad Ali Khan on Tuesday stressed upon the need to set up water reservoirs by claiming that delay in construction of Kala Bagh Dam was causing an annual impact of five billion dollars loss to the national economy. He was addressing a seminar on water held in connection with World Water Day at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Like other part of the country, the Pakistan Day was observed at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad with the traditional zeal and enthusiasm.
Like other part of the country, the Pakistan Day was observed at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad with the traditional zeal and enthusiasm.The day dawned with the prayers for the development and uplift of the country. Many programmes including naat and qirat, milinagma, and speech contests were arranged under the banner of Senior Tutor Office. The Hall Warden Office also arranged the different decoration and others contests among the 26 hostels of the varsity.
The three-day art exhibition depicting the colors of traditional culture, muhgals architects and social life was put on display at the Iqbal Auditorium, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Director in Islamabad Lars Bergmeyer on Saturday stressed upon the students to devote themselves for knowledge. The education is the only way to development whereas Germany does not charge tuition fees of the mostly courses even from international students.
Unskilled manpower in forestry is responsible for low forest which is only two percent compared to minimum international standards of 25 percent, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
A large number of flower lovers on Thursday thronged the University of Agriculture Faisalabad flower exhibition in doves to have the delight of spring colors.
A large number of flower lovers on Thursday thronged the University of Agriculture Faisalabad flower exhibition in doves to have the delight of spring colors. The exhibition established by the Institute of Horticulture Sciences, UAF featured the vast range of flowers of 100 varieties which was put on display at varsity D Ground that will continue till March 18, 2016.
گورنر پنجاب محمد رفیق رجوانہ نے کہا ہے کہ قومی معیشت و امن عامہ کوصورتحال کی بہتری سے تعلیم ‘ صحت ‘توانائی اور روزگار کے شعبوں میں دیرپا ترقی کی شاہراہ پر سفرمزید تیز ہوجائے گا جسے پڑھے لکھے نوجوان کی صلاحیتوں و توانائیوں سے آگے بڑھایا جائیگا
Punjab Governor Muhammad Rafique Rajwana along with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan gives away medals and degrees at 23rd Convocation UAF
Punjab Governor Muhammad Rafique Rajwana on Wednesday that under the dynamics leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, the country has been put on the right track of development by strengthening national economy and improving the law and order situation. The energies and capabilities of the youth will be utilized to accelerate the process of development.
Endemic rural poverty resides in the most of developing countries whereas agricultural development is essential for poverty reduction, said Korean Expert Kil-Ung Kim, Project Manager, Pak-Korea Capacity Building Center.
The 23rd Convocation of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad will be held on March 16, 2016 (today) at 11:00 a.m. at the varsity D-Ground.
Miles Toder, Deputy Mission Director USAID, on Monday said that women empowerment and agricultural development were essential to make the development and to alleviate the poverty from Pakistan.
The 23rd Convocation of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad will be held on March 16, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the varsity D-Ground.
The promotion of co-curricular activities provides an opportunity to students to enhance their communication and God-given abilities that ultimately help them to be better professionals in future.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is organizing Scholarship Award Ceremony for the women in the field of agriculture on March 14 at 1:00 pm at New Senate Hall.
The promotion of co-curricular activities provides an opportunity to students to enhance their communication and God-given abilities that ultimately help them to be better professionals in future. This was stated by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while addressing prize distribution ceremony for the UAF students who have won co-curricular activities of All Pakistan contests in two years in the different competitions. The ceremony was arranged under the umbrella of Senior Tutor Office, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Speakers at a workshop on Friday said that despite having the great opportunity to grab global halal market, the country share in the world halal market is negligible
Speakers at a workshop on Friday said that despite having the great opportunity to grab global halal market, the country share in the world halal market is negligible . They were addressing a training workshop on Halal Food arranged at the National Institute of Food Sciences and Technology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
US expert on Thursday called for initiating a culture of philanthropy in education to promote education and research sector to produce the trained manpower and finding the solutions to the issues of common man.
US expert on Thursday called for initiating a culture of philanthropy in education to promote education and research sector to produce the trained manpower and finding the US expert on Thursday called for initiating a culture of philanthropy in education to promote education and research sector to produce the trained manpower and finding the solutions to the issues of common man. University of California College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences USA Director Patrick Nolan addressed the seminar
The two-day nutrition festival nutrition mela staged at University of Agriculture Faisalabad has concluded.
The two-day nutrition festival nutrition mela staged at University of Agriculture Faisalabad has concluded. The festival includes foodstreet, healthy and nutrition lounge, seminar on nutrition, diagnosis clinics about healthy life and ghazal evening.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Wednesday staged a two-day nutrition festival which includes foodstreet, healthy and nutrition lounge, seminar on nutrition, diagnosis clinics about healthy life and ghazal evening.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Wednesday staged a two-day nutrition festival which includes foodstreet, healthy and nutrition lounge, seminar on nutrition, diagnosis clinics about healthy life and ghazal evening. It is organized at the National Institute of Food Sciences and Technology, UAF
The two-day nutrition mela is being staged at National Institute of Food Sciences and Technology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad. It includes food street, healthy and nutrition lounge, seminar on nutrition, diagnosis clinic about nutrition and ghazal evening etc.
Like other parts of the globe, women day was also observed at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad with traditional zeal and enthusiasm.
: Like other parts of the globe, women day was also observed at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. In this regards different events including walks, girls cycle race, cooking contest and tug of war etc were arranged.
Speakers at a seminar on Monday stressed upon the women to play their active role in socioeconomic development of the country with the tool of education, skills and their rights as per injunction of Islam in order to compete with rest of the world.
Adoption of modern agri methods at par with modern world, climate resilient varieties, timely sowing of crops, balanced usage of fertilizer as per agricultural experts’ recommendation are prerequisite to increase agricultural yield and ensure food security.
Adoption of modern agri methods at par with modern world, climate resilient varieties, timely sowing of crops, balanced usage of fertilizer as per agricultural experts’ recommendation are prerequisite to increase agricultural yield and ensure food security. It was echoed at the farmers convention arranged by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad as part of ongoing spring festival.
The tent pegging staged at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad has concluded which is a part of ongoing UAF spring festival. The tent pegging was held at UAF tentpegging grounds in which 1000 horses across the country took part.
Pakistan Engineering Council Chairman Jawed Salim Qureshi alongwith UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, visits Agri expo staged at UAF as part of Spring Festival
The low-cost agricultural machinery for small land-holders must be designed by reverse engineering in the country to reduce cost of production. It will not only help address the woes of depressed farmers but also feed the increasing population that will double by 2050. This was stated by Pakistan Engineering Council Chairman Jawed Salim Qureshi at the International Seminar titled “role of agricultural engineering in SMART agriculture”
Australian High Commissioner Margaret Adamson along with Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan and Australian Commission for International Agricultural Research Chairman Don Heatley visits agri exhibition as part of UAF spring festival.
Australian High Commissioner Margaret Adamson on Thursday said Pakistan and Australia enjoy the historical significant relations that will be further strengthened especially in academic and agricultural in order to address the issue of poverty and food security. She was talking to University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan during her to visit to UAF ongoing spring festival. She visited the agricultural exhibition and tent pegging show which are part of the Spring Festival. The spring festival will continue till March 10.
The milk competition which is the part of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad ongoing Spring Festival has concluded in which new records are set. UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan was the chief guest on the occasion. The spring festival will continue till March 10.
Vice Chancellor Sokoto State University Nigeria Prof Nahu O Yaqub, along with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan inaugurated the Agri Exhibition at Expo Center.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Spring Festival is at its full swing and attracting tends of hundreds of locals. On Wednesday, Vice Chancellor Sokoto State University Nigeria Prof Nahu O Yaqub, along with UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan inaugurated the Agri Exhibition at Expo Center.
A large number of locals thronged the University of Agriculture Faisalabad to have the delight of the colors of Spring Festival. The day (March 1) dawned with colorful events including tent pegging, greyhounds, milk competition, book fair, agricultural exhibition and fancy birds show.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Monday opened spring festival which brings colorful events including book fair, agricultural exhibition, greyhounds race, agricultural exhibition, book fair, Kissan convention, fancy birds show; tent pegging, nutrition festival and many more.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding spring festival from Feb 28 to March 10, 2016. The festival was meant for providing a platform to enhance the interaction among farming, researchers and industry that will help increase agricultural productivity.
Speakers at a workshop called for addressing the issue of the malnutrition by saying that 2 billion people Worldwide are facing nutrient deficiency.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding spring festival from Feb 28 to March 10, 2016.
The 23rd Convocation of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad will be held on 2nd of March 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the varsity D-Ground.
The gap between public-private partnerships in agricultural research needs to be bridged that will result in increasing per acre production and alleviate poverty.
The gap between public-private partnerships in agricultural research needs to be bridged that will result in increasing per acre production and alleviate poverty. It was discussed at the stakeholder session on public private partnership opportunities in biotechnology arranged by Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad scientists in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia will develop wheat hybrid seed first time in Pakistan that will be more resilient to climate changes and increase the productivity upto 20 percent.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad scientists in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia will develop wheat hybrid seed first time in Pakistan that will be more resilient to climate changes and increase the productivity upto 20 percent. It was discussed at a seminar titled “hybrid wheat for food security” that was arranged by the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics .
Punjab Cooperative Secretary Babar Hayat Tarrar on Wednesday said that initiatives were being taken to strengthen cooperatives system in order to address the problems of farming community and increase per-acre production that will result in poverty alleviation. He was talking to University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at a meeting at syndicate room. Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security Chief of Party Prof Dr Bashir Ahmad and other notables were also present on the occasion
Speakers at a conference called for joint efforts to address issues of food and nutrient insecurity, health and environment in order to face up to worsening challenges
Speakers at a conference called for joint efforts to address issues of food and nutrient insecurity, health and environment in order to face up to worsening challenges,. They were addressing an concluding session of three-day International Conference on Bio-Chemistry and Bio-Technology and Bio-Material at Iqbal Auditorium, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Speakers at workshop on Tuesday called for creating awareness among the masses to follow traffic rules in order to avert road incidences that are taking precious lives of commuters.
Speakers at workshop on Tuesday called for creating awareness among the masses to follow traffic rules in order to avert road incidences that are taking precious lives of commuters. The skill development workshop on the driving of vehicles, tractors and generators was held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. It was organized by Faculty of Agricultural Engineering; Motor Pool Department and Treasurer Office in collaboration with City Traffic Police.
Counsel General of China in Lahore Yu Boren on Monday called for further enhancing win-win Pak-China cooperation and friendly exchange in the different field.
Counsel General of China in Lahore Yu Boren on Monday called for further enhancing win-win Pak-China cooperation and friendly exchange in the different field. He was addressing at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad at the event held to celebrate the 65 years of Pak- China diplomatic relations at the Iqbal Auditorium.
Speakers at an international conference on Monday warned of worsening crises of food and nutrient insecurity , health and environment issue amid changing climate if tangible steps are not taken .
Speakers at an international conference on Monday warned of worsening crises of food and nutrient insecurity , health and environment issue amid changing climate if tangible steps are not taken . They were addressing an inaugural session of the three-day International Conference on chemistry, bio chemistry and bio technology at Iqbal Auditorium, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
International Conference on Horticultural Sciences kicks off at UAF
The horticultural experts during an opening day of a three-day international conference on horticultural sciences have pledged to join hands meet the challenges of food insecurity by addressing the issues like diseases and viruses in fruits and vegetables, poor yield, unavailability of desired varieties, high post-harvest losses in fruits and vegetables, low productivity and high cost of production, and lack of well-established information databases. The Conference was organized by Institute of Horticultural Sciences in collaboration with Pakistan Society of Horticultural Sciences, covered the theme of production challenges and food security.
Pakistan population will double in next 37 years if the current population growth rate of 1.49 prevails. It will aggravate crises including food insecurity, unemployment, health, energy, water and land issues as every year 2.9 million people are added to the country population.
Pakistan population will double in next 37 years if the current population growth rate of 1.49 prevails. It will aggravate crises including food insecurity, unemployment, health, energy, water and land issues as every year 2.9 million people are added to the country population. It was echoed at the seminar on population that was chaired by University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at the New Senate Hall. The seminar was organized by Department of Rural Sociology and District Population Welfare Office.
A Three-Day International Conference on Horticultural Sciences will begin at University of Agriculture Faisalabad on February 18 (today).
A Three-Day International Conference on Horticultural Sciences will begin at University of Agriculture Faisalabad on February 18 (today). The conference would be organized by Institute of Horticultural Sciences in collaboration with Pakistan Society of Horticultural Sciences, will cover the theme of production challenges and food security.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding spring festival from Feb 28 to March 10, 2016. The festival was meant for providing a platform to enhance the interaction among farming, researchers and industry that will help increase the agricultural productivity.
The 23rd Convocation of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad will be held on 2nd of March 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the varsity D-Ground. The Chancellor of varsity/ Punjab Governor Muhammad Rafique Rajwana will chair the session.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has stressed upon to promote the tolerance, brotherhood and unity in the society in order to root out menace of terrorism.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has stressed upon to promote the tolerance, brotherhood and unity in the society in order to root out menace of terrorism. He addressed the lecturers and assistant professors of the society of the university at the New Senate Hall.
The lack of agricultural machinery, implements and skilled manpower is hammering the process of agricultural uplift in the country, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
The lack of agricultural machinery, implements and skilled manpower is hammering the process of agricultural uplift in the country, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. He was addressing a seminar on tractor parts at UAF Iqbal Auditorium arranged by WazirPak Group ATS and UAF.
The rich tribute was paid to University of Agriculture Faisalabad renowned educationists and scientists including former vice chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Rafique Khan, former dean Prof Dr Muhammad Arshad ( TI), and Prof Dr Ehsanullah Chehal.
The rich tribute was paid to University of Agriculture Faisalabad renowned educationists and scientists including former vice chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Rafique Khan, former dean Prof Dr Muhammad Arshad ( TI), and Prof Dr Ehsanullah Chehal. The academic reference was held at Iqbal Auditorium, that was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan that was attended by tens of hundreds of students and academic staff. Former vice chancellor PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood, Dean Faculty of Agriculture Prof Dr Abdus Salam, UAF oldest alumnus Hafiz Abdul Qayum; Principal Officer PRP Prof Dr Jalal Arif; Dr Tahir Siddique; Dr Rafique's son Dr Baber Rafique Khan; Dr Arshad's son Dr Haris Arshad Khan; Dr Muhmmad Ashfaq, Dr Riaz Ahmad; Dr Javed Akhtar; Dr Ashafq Chatha, Dr Irshad Bibi and other notables also spoke on the occasion.
The mock exercise was held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad to combat any untoward incident in which 400 security guards and the students were given the training to respond the untoward incidences.
The mock exercise was held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad to combat any untoward incident in which 400 security guards and the students were given the training to respond the untoward incidences. The event was arranged by Estate Management Department, UAF and Civil Defence on the direction of the govt. In the first phase, 400 security guards and students were given
Former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar showed her concern that agricultural productivity of major crops had been facing stagnation for the last many years for which researchers and other stakeholders should come up with doable solutions to address the issue of food security and rural development.
Former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar showed her concern that agricultural productivity of major crops had been facing stagnation for the last many years for which researchers and other stakeholders should come up with doable solutions to address the issue of food security and rural development. She was addressing a meeting of researchers at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. The meeting was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at the Syndicate Room, UAF.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad will re-conduct GRE ( subject ) test for PhD admission on Feb 23, 2016.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad will re-conduct GRE ( subject ) test for PhD admission on Feb 23, 2016. Candidates should submit a Bank draft Rs 2000 in favour of Treasurer UAF upto 19-2-1016 or they can deposit Rs 2000 in National Bank/ MCB or Habib Bank UAF branch. The test will be held on 23-2-2016 at 11 am Laboratory High School ( Boys) .
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad students present Chinese performances at the Chinese New Year celebrations
UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has stressed upon the need to learn from China experiences in agriculture and economic development.
پاکستان کو زرعی و معاشی طور پر مضبوط بناکرعالمی سطح پر اپنی آواز کومزید توانا بناتے ہوئے کشمیر کو پاکستان کا حصہ بناکرخطے کوامن‘ سکون اور ترقی سے ہمکنار کریں گے۔
پاکستان کو زرعی و معاشی طور پر مضبوط بناکرعالمی سطح پر اپنی آواز کومزید توانا بناتے ہوئے کشمیر کو پاکستان کا حصہ بناکرخطے کوامن‘ سکون اور ترقی سے ہمکنار کریں گے۔ یوم یکجہتی کشمیر کے حوالے سے زرعی یونیورسٹی فیصل آباد کے نیو سینٹ ہال میں سینئر ٹیوٹر آفس اور تعلقات عامہ و مطبوعات کے اشتراک سے یوم یکجہتی کشمیر کے موقع پر منعقدہ سمینارسے خطاب کرتے ہوئے یونیورسٹی کے وائس چانسلرپروفیسرڈاکٹر اقرار احمد خاں نے کہا کہ کشمیری عوام اپنے لہو کے ساتھ گزشتہ 70برسوں سے پاکستان کی آزادی کومکمل کرنے کی جنگ لڑ رہے ہیں
Like other parts of the country, Kashmir solidarity day was observed at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
Like other parts of the country, Kashmir solidarity day was observed at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. In this regard, a seminar, speeches and milinagma were arranged at the New Senate Hall. UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said the Kashmir Solidarity Day reiterates our firm support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their inalienable right to self-determination.
As many as 1.9 billion obese or overweight adults worldwide are vulnerable to various diseases including heart attack, diabetes, and cancer whereas insufficient physical activities are increasing 30 percent risk of mortality.
French Embassy Scientific and Cultural Affairs Councilor Andre de Bussy has stressed upon the need to further cementing agricultural, academic and cultural ties to get benefit from each other experiences.
French Embassy Scientific and Cultural Affairs Councilor Andre de Bussy has stressed upon the need to further cementing agricultural, academic and cultural ties to get benefit from each other experiences. The councilor along with Director Alliance Francaise Stephen Gaillard called on the University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at VC chamber and discussed the area of collaboration of mutual concern. Faculty of Food, Nutrition and Home Sciences Dean Prof Dr Masood Sadiq Butt; and Dr Aamir Shehzad also spoke on the occasion.
فرانسیسی سفارتخانے میں سائنسی و ثقافتی اتاشی اینڈریو ڈی بزی نے ثقافتی ڈائریکٹر سٹیفن گیلارڈ کے ہمراہ زرعی یونیورسٹی فیصل آباد کے وائس چانسلرپروفیسرڈاکٹر اقرار احمد خاں سے ان کے چیمبر میں ملاقات کی
فرانسیسی سفارتخانے میں سائنسی و ثقافتی اتاشی اینڈریو ڈی بزی نے ثقافتی ڈائریکٹر سٹیفن گیلارڈ کے ہمراہ زرعی یونیورسٹی فیصل آباد کے وائس چانسلرپروفیسرڈاکٹر اقرار احمد خاں سے ان کے چیمبر میں ملاقات کی۔ ملاقات کے دوران پاکستان میں مقامی سطح پر پنیر کی تیاری کے ذریعے جانورپالنے والوں کی آمدن میں اضافہ اور دودھ کی محفوظ سٹوریج کے طریقہ کار پر گفتگو کرتے ہوئے
Renowned soil scientist and University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faculty of Agriculture Dean Professor Dr. M. Arshad (Tamgha-i-Imtiaz) has passed away at the age of 59 years. He died of heart attack at his residence in People's Colony
Renowned soil scientist and University of Agriculture Faisalabad Faculty of Agriculture Dean Professor Dr. M. Arshad (Tamgha-i-Imtiaz) has passed away at the age of 59 years. He died of heart attack at his residence in People's Colony . His funeral prayer is offered at Technical High School’s Mosque, People’s Colony, Faisalabad after Isha prayer on Saturday.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has called for producing skilled manpower that will act as an engine of bright future and prosperity of the country.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has called for producing skilled manpower that will act as an engine of bright future and prosperity of the country. He was addressing concluding session of three day Indigenous On Campus Training held at Video Conference Room. The training was arranged by Office of Research, Innovations and Commercialization (ORIC), UAF in collaboration with Higher Education Commission.
The agricultural productivity of major crops except corn is facing stagnation for last two decades amid ever-increasing population that is raising a question mark on the food security
The agricultural productivity of major crops except corn is facing stagnation for last two decades amid ever-increasing population that is raising a question mark on the food security. This was stated by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while chairing the meeting of the Senate, UAF at New Senate Hall.
Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Stefano Pontecorvo on Tuesday said that agricultural and economics relations between the both countries would be further cemented to get benefit from each other potential.
Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Stefano Pontecorvo on Tuesday said that agricultural and economics relations between the both countries would be further cemented to get benefit from each other potential. He called on University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at the Syndicate Room.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad Academic Council on Saturday approved fees reduction in degrees and FSc programmes in order to promote the education at grass-root level and make it accessible to marginalized section of the society.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad Academic Council on Saturday approved fees reduction in degrees and FSc programmes in order to promote the education at grass-root level and make it accessible to marginalized section of the society. The meeting was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan where Registrar Muhammad Hussain presented the agenda.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday organized All Pakistan Intervarsity Wrestling Championship 2016 in which ten universities across the country participated.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday organized All Pakistan Intervarsity Wrestling Championship 2016 in which ten universities across the country participated. The event was organized by the Directorate of Sports, UAF in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission. Championship was won by University of Central Punjab whereas Punjab University stood second. Islamia University Bahawalpur as well as Superior University got the third position.
Agricultural experts on Monday called for reforming agricultural policies, terming it deficient area for which researchers and policymakers should join hand to face up to challenges of food insecurity and to address the issue of farming community.
Agricultural experts on Monday called for reforming agricultural policies, terming it deficient area for which researchers and policymakers should join hand to face up to challenges of food insecurity and to address the issue of farming community. It was echoed at the second meeting of Council of Research and Policy, held under the umbrella of US Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies (CAS) in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has produced as many as 153 PhDs in 2015 which has set a new record in the history of UAF.
The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has produced as many as 153 PhDs in 2015 which has set a new record in the history of UAF. According to Controller Examination Prof Dr Abdul Wahid, the varsity has produced 1358 PhDs since its inception as University in 1961
The value addition, post harvest management, best varieties and vibrant marketing system for onion, chili and tomato would not only help meet the domestic needs but also fetch heavy foreign exchange by tapping the export potential of international market, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan
The value addition, post harvest management, best varieties and vibrant marketing system for onion, chili and tomato would not only help meet the domestic needs but also fetch heavy foreign exchange by tapping the export potential of international market, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.He called on a delegation of progressive farmers of Sindh Agriculture Growth Project at Syndicate Room. The delegation was led by Dr Zulfiqar Yousfani and the programme focal person, Ghulam Mustafa Nagraj.
Speakers at a roundtable workshop have called for adopting the farming cooperative society model in order to address the problems of the smalls farmers by ensuring soft loans, inputs and machinery under one roof for them and to get rid from the exploitation of middle men.
The deteriorating groundwater quality is not only damaging the agricultural productivity but also posing hazards to the health of people, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
The deteriorating groundwater quality is not only damaging the agricultural productivity but also posing hazards to the health of people, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. He was talking to Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) Managing Director Zahid Aziz at his chamber. Registrar Muhammad Hussain,
Eleven Afghan students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday under the prime minister fee imbursement scheme got the scholarships cheque worth Rs 80,000 per student.
Eleven Afghan students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday under the prime minister fee imbursement scheme got the scholarships cheque worth Rs 80,000 per student. UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan distributed the cheque among the students. Directorate of Financial Assistance and University Advancement Director Prof Dr Hafeez Ahmad Sadaqat also spoke on the occasion
University of Agriculture Faisalabad spokesman Prof Jalal Arif on Thursday said that the University Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, has suspended the penalty of expulsion of UAF student Kashan Gilani
Former Speaker National Assembly Syed Fakhar Imam on Thursday demanded the lawmakers devise comprehensive agricultural policies by showing his concern that the country faces 35 percent decline in cotton production.
Former Speaker National Assembly Syed Fakhar Imam on Thursday demanded the lawmakers devise comprehensive agricultural policies by showing his concern that the country faces 35 percent decline in cotton production. On the other hand, we are surplus in wheat, rice and potato but we don’t have the storage capacity.
University of Agriculture Faisalabad spokesman Prof Dr Jalal Arif has said that UAF student Kashan Gilani, who was rusticated from the varsity over defaming the educational institution, on Wednesday appealed to Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan to review the decision.
A comprehensive groundwater recharge policy must be mapped out to address the issue of deteriorating water quality and decreasing level of underground water.
A comprehensive groundwater recharge policy must be mapped out to address the issue of deteriorating water quality and decreasing level of underground water. It was echoed at the executive meeting of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad at New Senate Hall.
The poverty cannot be alleviated until we provide self employment opportunity at grass root level by enhancing soft or interest-free loans schemes for the deprived segment of society.
It is the matter of concern that about 800 million undernourished people out of 842 million underfed worldwide are living in developing countries
It is the matter of concern that about 800 million undernourished people out of 842 million underfed worldwide are living in developing countries. It was echoed at the international seminar on Public Heath Nutrition arranged by National Institute of Food Sciences and Technology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has stressed upon the need to learn from China experiences in agriculture, industry and economic development.
UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has stressed upon the need to learn from China experiences in agriculture, industry and economic development. He addressed the Prize Distribution Ceremony of Chinese Language Course under the Confucius Institute here at the New Senate Hall .
ملکی سطح پر 50 فی صد آبادی غذائی کمی کا شکار ہے جنہیں متوازن غذا کی فراہمی یقینی بنانے کے ساتھ ساتھ غربت میں کمی کے لئے بھی جنگی بنیادوں پر عملی اقدامات بروئے کارلانا ہوں گے
ملکی سطح پر 50 فی صد آبادی غذائی کمی کا شکار ہے جنہیں متوازن غذا کی فراہمی یقینی بنانے کے ساتھ ساتھ غربت میں کمی کے لئے بھی جنگی بنیادوں پر عملی اقدامات بروئے کارلانا ہوں گے۔ اس خیالات کا اظہار زرعی یونیورسٹی کے وائس چانسلر پروفیسر ڈاکٹر اقرار احمد خاں نے یونیورسٹی میں قائم کی گئی بیکری کے سیل پوائنٹ کا افتتاح کرتے ہوئے کیا