About the Department
The Department of Agronomy is a core academic department at Balochistan Agriculture College, Quetta, dedicated to teaching, research, and extension in the field of crop production.
The Department of Agronomy offered specialized courses leading to Bachelor and Master Degrees in Agronomy. It provided all facilities of research and field visits to the students of Bachelor and Master during the course work. All students are provided with equal opportunities of learning through multimedia/internet/ and exposure visits within the province as well as in the country. It has been widely accepted and it has attracted a large number of students for admission every year.
Agronomy plays a vital role in ensuring food security, sustainable use of natural resources, and improved agricultural productivity. The department addresses the agricultural challenges of Balochistan by focusing on environmentally sound and locally adaptable farming practices.
Vision
To develop the department to enhance skill and knowledge of the students of Agronomy and application of principles and practices of crop production.
Mission
To Produce a variety of scientists and researchers in Agronomy responsive to national needs and priorities focusing more on issues relating to development and promotion of crop production and food security.
Meet our Team
Programs
we offer...
We are offering two degree programs.
B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture
- Duration: 04 years
- Semesters: 08
M.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture
- Duration: 02 years
- Semesters: 04
Courses
AGR-503 — Agro-technology of Major Crops — 3 (2-1)
AGR-505 — Farm Record Maintenance — 3 (2-1)
AGR-507 — Field Crop Physiology — 3 (2-1)
AGR-509 — Water Management in Rainfed Area — 3 (2-1)
AGR-504 — Principles of Weed Science — 3 (2-1)
AGR-506 — Medicinal and Special Crops — 3 (2-1)
AGR-508 — Plant Nutrients and Growth Regulations — 3 (2-1)
AGR-510 — Seed Production Technology — 3 (2-1)
AGR-605 — Conservation Agronomy — 3 (2-1)
AGR-607 — Organic Farming — 3 (3-0)
AGR-608 — Irrigation Agronomy — 3 (2-1)
AGR-609 — Environment and Crop Production — 3 (2-1)
AEE-610 — Introduction to Research Methods — 4 (3-1)