Agriculture Faculty
Profile
Of the Agriculture Faculty of Sheikh Zayed University Khost
Dean Message: Profile Of the Agriculture Faculty of Sheikh Zayed University Khost
Agriculture Faculty: The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Sheikh Zayed was established in 2002. Presently, the Faculty comprises three (3) Academic departments. Viz: 1: Agronomy 2: Plant Protection 3: Animal Science MainBuildingof Agriculture Faculty. It comprises the Dean’s, Sub-Dean’s and Faculty Officer’s offices. Also in the same complex are Departments of Agronomy, Plant Protection and Animal Science.
years which leading to the award of the Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric.) degree with limited specialization in the third and fourth year in any of the following options: Agronomy , Plant protection and Animal Science. Only eight (8) students were graduated at the first batch in 1382/-2003 Session. The Faculty has graduated at about 189 students since its establishment in Seven batches. Only three (3) members of academic staff were on ground at inception of the Faculty. However, the staffing situation has improved tremendously to a total of 15 Faculty staff currently. Three lecturers (Mr. Sharifullah and Mr. Shafi Gul) of the faculty are now in India and one Lecturer (Mr. Ajaml Khosti) is now in Tajikistan for conducting Master Degrees in various agriculture fields.
Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Faculty.
Mission 1. Allegiance to the institution 2. Integrity 3. Customer responsiveness 4. Professionalism 5. Openness to diversity
Academic Atmosphere The Faculty maintains high academic standard by counseling students to work hard, ensuring conducive atmosphere for studying, upholding of Faculty Admission and good standing regulations at all times and above all by the enthusiasm and dedication of the teaching, technical and administrative staff. The policies adopted and practiced by the Faculty in pursuit of academic standards and maintenance of academic atmosphere derives largely from laid down policies of the University. These include encouraging staff/student seminars, attendance at University inaugural lectures and other special lectures and attendance at symposia and learned conferences, which are also hosted, by the Department and Faculty when fund is available. Department of AgronomyAgronomyis the science of utilizing plants for food, fuel, feed, and fiber. To do this effectively and in a sustainable manner, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, and soil science. Agronomy is the application of a combination of sciences like biology, chemistry, ecology, earth science, and genetics. Agronomists today are involved with many issues including producing food, creating healthier food, managing environmental impacts, and creating energy from plants. Agronomists often specialize in areas such as crop rotation, irrigation and drainage, plant breeding, soil classification, soil fertility, weed control, insect and pest control and other areas. In order to make effective contributions to the achievement of the Faculty philosophies and objectives, the Department will undertake practical training in Crop Breeding: Land Evaluation and Management for optimal Crop Production. The specific objectives are:
Department of Plant Protection In order to make effective contributions to the achievement of the Faculty philosophies and objectives, the Department will:
Department of Animal Science.Animal husbandry, also called animal science, stockbreeding or simple husbandry, is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock. The science of animal husbandry is taught in many universities and colleges around the world. Students of animal science may pursue degrees in veterinary medicine following graduation, or go on to pursue master's degrees or doctorates in disciplines such as nutrition, genetics and breeding, or reproductive physiology. Graduates of these programs may be found working in the veterinary and human pharmaceutical industries, the livestock and pet supply and feed industries, or in academia. Historically, certain sub-professions within the field of animal husbandry are specifically named according to the animals that are cared for. In line with the general philosophies of the Faculty for the Bachelor of Agriculture Programme, the Department will:
Organizational StructureThe Dean of the Faculty is the administrative Head of the Faculty and he exercises general superintendence over the academic and administrative affairs of the Faculty. He is ably assisted by the Heads of Departments in the Faculty, the Sub-Dean and the Faculty Officers. The Heads of Departments are responsible through the Dean to the vice chancellor for academic affairs and Chancellor of University for the smooth running of their Departments. Dean of the Faculty:Mr. Abdul Khalil “Afghani" is the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture. His biography is given as under.Father Name = Haji Sat MalookDate of Birth= 1st May 1975Place of Birth = District Sayed Karam , Paktia Afghanistan.Marital Status= MarriedCurrent Home Address= Azadi Mina , Center , Khost province , Afghanistan.
References to the Medicinal Plants”. Khalil has worked with Non-governmental Organization as Interpreter/Adminwith UNAMA/JEMB, Administration/HR officer with IRC, Regional Manager with AWCC, Technical Advisor for Khost Agriculture department from DAI/LGCD and as Agriculture/Economic Advisor with DAI/LGCD Khost office.Mr. Mohammad Ismail Moqbal: Mr. Ismail is deputy dean of the agriculture faculty, Shaikh Zayed University Khost , Afghanistan. His biography is given below: Name = Mohammad Ismail Moqbal F/Name= Haji Aziz-U-Rahman Date of Birth = 1362/1983 Place of Birth = District Chamkani , Pakitia , Afghanistan. Qualification = B.Sc ( Agriculture – Agronomy – Faculty of Agriculture , Shaikh Zayed University Khost) Home Address = Lalmi , Ismail Khail Mandozai district , Khost Afghanistan. Phone # = 0093 (0) 707 69 54 57 Email Address = mismail350@gmail.com Mr. Ismail beside working as Master Trainer with ATO, has been working with the faculty of Agriculture sheikh Zayed University Khost and worked as administrative director, lecturer and deputy dean of the faculty.
Faculty of Agriculture Officials
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Academic Staff of Agriculture Faculty:
Agriculture Faculty Students. Five batches of the students since the establishment of the faculty have been graduated.
Current Students status:
Research Farm! SheikhZayed University, Agriculture Faculty has one Research Farm where three green houses ( 600 m sq) are established and almost covering more then ( 200 ) jereb lands. This research farm is established with Khost PRT Funding.
Sports: Agriculture Faculty of the university has three various sport teams including Cricket, Football and Volleyball.
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Agriculture Faculty:
The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Sheikh Zayed was established in 2002. Presently, the Faculty comprises three (3) Academic departments. Viz:
1: Agronomy
2: Plant Protection
3: Animal Science
MainBuildingof Agriculture Faculty.
It comprises the Dean’s, Sub-Dean’s and Faculty Officer’s offices.
Also in the same complex are Departments of Agronomy, Plant Protection and Animal Science.
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The Faculty has a broad-based programme of four (4) academic
years which leading to the award
of the Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric.) degree with limited specialization in the third and fourth year in any of the following options: Agronomy , Plant protection and Animal Science.
Only eight (8) students were graduated at the first batch in 1382/-2003 Session. The Faculty has graduated at about 189 students since its establishment in Seven batches.
Only three (3) members of academic staff were on ground at inception of the Faculty. However, the staffing situation has improved tremendously to a total of 15 Faculty staff currently.
Three lecturers (Mr. Sharifullah and Mr. Shafi Gul) of the faculty are now in India and one Lecturer (Mr. Ajaml Khosti) is now in Tajikistan for conducting Master Degrees in various agriculture fields.
Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Faculty.
Mission
to provide innovative teaching, learning, research and services responsive to national and global needs.
Vision
to be a leading academic institution for academic excellence and innovations in Afghanistan.
Core Values
1. Allegiance to the institution
2. Integrity
3. Customer responsiveness
4. Professionalism
5. Openness to diversity
Academic Atmosphere
The Faculty maintains high academic standard by counseling students to work hard, ensuring conducive atmosphere for studying, upholding of Faculty Admission and good standing regulations at all times and above all by the enthusiasm and dedication of the teaching, technical and administrative staff.
The policies adopted and practiced by the Faculty in pursuit of academic standards and maintenance of academic atmosphere derives largely from laid down policies of the University. These include encouraging staff/student seminars, attendance at University inaugural lectures and other special lectures and attendance at symposia and learned conferences, which are also hosted, by the Department and Faculty when fund is available.
Department of Agronomy
Agronomyis the science of utilizing plants for food, fuel, feed, and fiber. To do this effectively and in a sustainable manner, agronomy encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, and soil science. Agronomy is the application of a combination of sciences like biology, chemistry, ecology, earth science, and genetics. Agronomists today are involved with many issues including producing food, creating healthier food, managing environmental impacts, and creating energy from plants. Agronomists often specialize in areas such as crop rotation, irrigation and drainage, plant breeding, soil classification, soil fertility, weed control, insect and pest control and other areas.
In order to make effective contributions to the achievement of the Faculty philosophies and objectives, the Department will undertake practical training in Crop Breeding: Land Evaluation and Management for optimal Crop Production.
The specific objectives are:
- to impart on students the basic principles of crop production and crop breeding;
- to organize farm trials of variety of crops for methods and result-oriented demonstration purposes;
- to organize farm practical whereby students will manage farm production on their own fields;
- to actualize the practice of land evaluation and management; and
- To provide professional advice to farmers.
Department of Plant Protection
In order to make effective contributions to the achievement of the Faculty philosophies and objectives, the Department will:
- Undertake practical training in various aspects of Plant Protection techniques;
- Impart on students the basic principles of Plant Protection through practical demonstration on the field;
- Provide professional advice to farmers;
Department of Animal Science.
Animal husbandry, also called animal science, stockbreeding or simple husbandry, is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock.
The science of animal husbandry is taught in many universities and colleges around the world. Students of animal science may pursue degrees in veterinary medicine following graduation, or go on to pursue master's degrees or doctorates in disciplines such as nutrition, genetics and breeding, or reproductive physiology. Graduates of these programs may be found working in the veterinary and human pharmaceutical industries, the livestock and pet supply and feed industries, or in academia.
Historically, certain sub-professions within the field of animal husbandry are specifically named according to the animals that are cared for.
In line with the general philosophies of the Faculty for the Bachelor of Agriculture Programme, the Department will:
- Impart on students knowledge of basic principles of Animal Nutrition, Breeding, Health, Animal Products and Procession;
- Expose students to practical animal keeping.
- Look into cheaper and alternative means for animal production with a view to increasing availability of cheap sources of animal protein.
Organizational Structure
The Dean of the Faculty is the administrative Head of the Faculty and he exercises general superintendence over the academic and administrative affairs of the Faculty. He is ably assisted by the Heads of Departments in the Faculty, the Sub-Dean and the Faculty Officers. The Heads of Departments are responsible through the Dean to the vice chancellor for academic affairs and Chancellor of University for the smooth running of their Departments.
Dean of the Faculty:
Mr. Abdul Khalil “Afghani" is the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture. His biography is given as under.
Father Name = Haji Sat Malook
Date of Birth= 1st May 1975
Place of Birth = District Sayed Karam , Paktia Afghanistan.
Marital Status= Married
Current Home Address= Azadi Mina , Center , Khost province , Afghanistan.
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He has conducted his M.Sc Degree in Botany from Peshawar University Pakistan in 2002 and completed his thesis on “Ethno-botany of District Sayed Karam, Paktia Afghanistan with particular
References to the Medicinal Plants”. Khalil has worked with Non-governmental Organization as Interpreter/Admin
with UNAMA/JEMB, Administration/HR officer with IRC, Regional Manager with AWCC, Technical Advisor for Khost Agriculture department from DAI/LGCD and as Agriculture/Economic Advisor with DAI/LGCD Khost office.
Mr. Mohammad Ismail Moqbal:
Mr. Ismail is deputy dean of the agriculture faculty, Shaikh Zayed University Khost , Afghanistan. His biography is given below:
Name = Mohammad Ismail Moqbal
F/Name= Haji Aziz-U-Rahman
Date of Birth = 1362/1983
Place of Birth = District Chamkani , Pakitia , Afghanistan.
Qualification = B.Sc ( Agriculture – Agronomy – Faculty of Agriculture , Shaikh Zayed University Khost)
Home Address = Lalmi , Ismail Khail Mandozai district , Khost Afghanistan.
Phone # = 0093 (0) 707 69 54 57
Email Address = mismail350@gmail.com
Mr. Ismail beside working as Master Trainer with ATO, has been working with the faculty of Agriculture sheikh Zayed University Khost and worked as administrative director, lecturer and deputy dean of the faculty.
Faculty of Agriculture Officials
- Abdul Khalil - Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
- Mohammad Ismail is the Sub-Dean of Agriculture
- Mr. Ilyas is the Faculty Officer.
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Academic Staff of Agriculture Faculty:
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Names |
Status |
Degree |
Graduation Field |
University Graduated |
Contact Address |
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1 |
Mr. Abdul khalil " Afghani" |
Dean |
M.Sc |
Botany |
Peshawar University, Pakistan. |
0093 (0) 70781 9000 |
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2 |
Mr. Mujib Rahman “ Karimi” |
Lecturer |
B.Sc |
Plant Protection |
KabulUniversity. |
0093 (0) 799 134612 |
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3 |
Mr. Ajmal Khostai |
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Veterinary |
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0093 (0) 799 861389 |
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4 |
Mr. Sahib Shah |
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Plant Protection |
NangarharUniversity |
0093 (0) |
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5 |
Mr. Waliullah |
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Plant Protection |
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0093 (0) 700 621 545 |
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6 |
Mr. Sharifullah |
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Agronomy |
AfghanUniversity |
0093 (0)
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7 |
Mr. Ajaml Hilal |
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Veterinary |
NangarharUniversity. |
0093 (0) 799 546 808
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8 |
Mr. Shafi Gul |
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Agriculture Economics and Extension |
NangarharUniversity. |
0093 (0) 797 050 767
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9 |
Mr. Qiamudin |
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Horticulture & Forestry |
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0093 (0) 700 798 543 |
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10 |
Mr. Sayed Abdul Qadir |
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Veterinary |
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0093 (0) 700 789 624 |
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11 |
Mr. Rahmatullah |
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Agronomy |
SheikhZayed University. |
0093 (0) 707 096 294 |
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12 |
Mr. Mohammad Hanif |
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0093 (0) 707 104 001 |
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13 |
Mr. Mohammad Ismail |
Deputy Dean |
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0093 (0) 707 695 457 |
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14 |
Mr. Emal |
Lecturer |
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0093 (0) 707 237 615
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15 |
Mr. Akhtar Jamal |
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0093 (0) 700 791872 |
Agriculture Faculty Students.
Five batches of the students since the establishment of the faculty have been graduated.
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Batch No |
No. of graduated students |
Year of Graduation |
Top student profile |
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First Batch |
8 |
1382= 2003 |
Habibullah s/o Abdul Wahid |
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Second Batch |
5 |
1384=2005 |
Akbar Hussain s/o Ghulam Hussain |
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Third Batch |
15 |
1385=2006 |
Bahir Gul s/o Sabir Gul |
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Fourth Batch |
72 |
1386=2007 |
Shapoor s/o Gul Hameed |
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Fifth Batch |
36 |
1387=2008 |
Atiqullah s/o Mohammad Dauod |
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Sixth Batch |
32 (14 Animal Science while 22 from Agronomy |
1388=2009 |
Niaz Mohammad s/o Ghiasudin (Agrnomy) Rohullah s/o Hazratia Jan (Animal Science) |
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Seventh Batch |
21 |
1389=2010 |
Abdullah s/o Abdul Hai |
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Total |
189 |
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Current Students status:
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Class |
No of Students |
Current top student |
Remarks |
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Class 1st |
150 |
Hope to be admitted. |
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Class 2nd |
85 |
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Class 3rd |
18 |
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Agronomy |
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Class 3rd |
17 |
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Plant Protection |
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Class 3rd |
10 |
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Animal Science |
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Class 4th |
26 |
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Agronomy |
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Class 4th |
25 |
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Plant Protection |
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Class 4th |
9 |
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Animal science |
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Total |
340 |
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Research Farm!
SheikhZayed University, Agriculture Faculty has one Research Farm where three green houses ( 600 m sq) are established and almost covering more then ( 200 ) jereb lands. This research farm is established with Khost PRT Funding.
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Sports:
Agriculture Faculty of the university has three various sport teams including Cricket, Football and Volleyball.
