Agriculture and Forestry University

Introduction

Agriculture and Forestry University is the first technical university in Nepal established to produce skilled manpower in the disciplines of agriculture, forestry and allied sciences. The university was established in 2010 AD at Rampur, Chitwan. Agriculture and Forestry University was founded when two of the campuses under Tribhuvan University merged; Rampur Campus of the Institute of Animal Science and Animal Science, and Forestry Campus of the Institute of Forestry.

The University has been adding courses to the pre-existing programs initially provided to extend its reach and offer more to the field of agriculture, forestry and allied sciences. Agriculture Forestry University aims to produce highly skilled manpower working for quality research and development of agriculture. The university aims to raise the socio-economic situation of the people of rural areas through research, teaching and extension aiding in the overall development of agriculture, livestock, aquaculture and forestry.

Agriculture and Forestry University has established many constituent colleges to widespread the institution’s principles and accomplish its missions. The University currently has 3 Faculties, 8 Directorates, 3 Centres, 21 Departments and 8 Constituent Colleges.

Faculties under Agriculture and Forestry University

The faculties under Agriculture and Forestry University are listed and discussed below:

Faculty of Agriculture (FOA)

The faculty of Agriculture under Agriculture and Forestry University is a vital organ of the institution holding 9 departments and 2 centres. The faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs directed to research and reach activities in the field of agriculture. This Faculty is well recognised at the National and International levels. Faculty of Agriculture trains students with the aim of self-development, dedication and accountability for the welfare of Nepalese society teaching about rejuvenation and commercialization in the sector of agriculture in a sustainable manner.

Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries (FAVF)

Under Agriculture and Forestry University, the Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries is an institution dedicated to producing skilled manpower in the field of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries. The faculty targets to improvise and change the patterns of livestock raising from the household level to the levels of commercialization. Under this faculty, there are 11 departments developing efficient courses and programs for all undergraduate and postgraduate levels. FAVF is dedicated to producing Experts who can guide the local farmers to increase the increasing productivity and prevent common infectious and Zoonotic diseases.

Faculty of Forestry (FOF)

Among the three Faculties of Agriculture and Forestry University, the Faculty of Forestry is one of them. The Faculty has 8 departments under it dedicated to developing efficient Courses and programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The faculty of Forestry aims to research and provide for the Nepalese foresters and the overall welfare of the forests.

Directorates of Agriculture and Forest University

The Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry University are mentioned below:

1. Directorate of Research and Extension
2. Directorate of Post-Graduate Program
3. Directorate of Planning
4. Directorate of Farm
5. Directorate of Museum
6. Directorate of Student Welfare
7. Directorate of Continuing Education
8. Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Centres of Agriculture and Forestry University

The Centres of Agriculture and Forestry University are listed below:

1. Curriculum Development Centre
2. Centre for Biotechnology
3. Centre for Development Studies and Rural Sociology

Departments under Agriculture and Forestry University

Department and Courses under the Agriculture and Forestry University are listed below:

Departments Under the Faculty of Agriculture

• Department of Agri. Economics and Agri. Business Management

Agricultural Economics

Agri-Business Management

• Department of Soil Science and Agri Engineering
• Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
• Department of Plant Pathology
• Department of Entomology

• Department of Horticulture

• Department of Agriculture Extension and Rural Sociology
• Department of Agricultural Botany and Agri. Conservation Ecology
• Department of Agronomy
• Department of Rural Sociology and Development Studies

Department Under Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries

• Department of Livestock Production and Management
• Department of Animal Nutrition and Fodder Production
• Department of Aquaculture
• Department of Aquatic Resources Management
• Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health

• Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology

BVSc &AH

  MVSc Microbiology

MVSc Parasitology

• Department of Veterinary Surgery and Pharmacology
• Department of Veterinary Theriogenology
• Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry
• Department of Animal Breeding and Biotechnology

• Veterinary Pathology and Clinics

Department  Under the Faculty of Forestry

• Department of Basic Science and Humanities

• Department of Ecology and Environmental Science

• Department of Forest Products Utilization

• Department of Forest Survey and Engineering

• Department of Natural Resource Management

• Department of Silviculture and Forest Biology

• Department of Soil and Watershed Management

• Department of Wildlife and Protected Reserve

Constituent Colleges of Agriculture and Forestry University

The Constituent Colleges of Agriculture and Forestry University are as follows

1. College of Natural Resource Management- Puranchaur, Kaski
2. College of Natural Resource Management- Tikapur, Kailali
3. College of Natural Resource Management- Marin, Kapilakot, Sindhuli
4. College of Natural Resource Management- Pakhribas, Dhankuta
5. College of Natural Resource Management- Bardibas, Dhankuta
6. College of Natural Resource Management- Khajura, Banke
7. College of Natural Resource Management- Madichaur, Rolpa
8. College of Natural Resource Management- Dullu, Dailekh

Programs Offered  By Agriculture and Forestry University

Programs offered by Agriculture and Forestry University are listed below:

Agriculture Programs

Bachelor Level:

1. BSc Ag

Post Graduate Level:

1. MSc Ag:
   • Agriculture Extension
   • Plant Pathology
   • Soil Science
2. MSc Ag/ PhD:
   • Agriculture Economics
   • Agronomy
   • Conservation Ecology
   • Entomology
   • Horticulture
   • Plant Breeding
   • Rural Sociology

Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries

Bachelor Level:

1. BVSc & AH
2. BSc Fisheries

Post-Graduate Level:

1. PhD / MSc Animal Science
   • Animal Nutrition and Fodder Production
   • Animal Breeding
   • Livestock Production and Management
2. PhD/ M.V.Sc.
   • Medicine
3. M.V.Sc.
   • Microbiology
   • Pharmacology
   • Theriogenology
4. PhD/ MSc Fisheries (Aquaculture)

Forestry Programs

Bachelor Programs:

1. BSc Forestry

Post-Graduate Programs:

1. MSc Forestry

Where is the Agriculture and Forestry University located?

The central offices of Agriculture and Forestry University are located at Rampur, Chitwan. Departments and constituent colleges of the University are spread all over Nepal.

Conclusion

This blog “Agriculture and Forestry University” discusses and lists the Faculties, Directorates, Centres, Constituent colleges, Departments, Courses and Programs of Agriculture and Forestry University. All the Updates by the university regarding its notices and results can be viewed on the Notice and Result webpages of Gurubaa.