Faculty of Crop Production

The Faculty of Crop Production emerged as a result of bifurcation of the Faculty of Agriculture in 1987. The restructuring was done to streamline academic and research activities and to effectively address the activities for sustainable crop productivity.

The faculty is committed to academic excellence in graduate and postgraduate education and research in broad spectrum disciplines of agriculture. It conducts diverse programs in education, research and service to the nation and community.

The faculty happens to be the largest faculty of the university comprising Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Biotechnology and Crop Physiology.

Dean's Message

Dr. Inayatullah Rajpar

Dean, Faculty of Crop Production

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Crop Production, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. The faculty is committed to preparing students for professional careers in agriculture, research and sustainable crop production systems.

The faculty provides quality education, practical training and research opportunities through its departments, laboratories and experimental farms.

With qualified teaching staff, advanced laboratories and field-based learning, the faculty continues to contribute to agricultural development, food security and community service.

Mission Statement

The graduates and postgraduates will have immense opportunities in various disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences in public and private sector organizations, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies including ZTBL, PARC, PCRWR, WAPDA, fruit preservation and food industries.

Their services can also be utilized in provincial and federal departments of Agricultural Extension, Research, Teaching, Forestry, Cooperatives, Pakistan Central Cotton Committee, Federal Seed Certification Department, Public Parks and Gardens, Seed Corporations, EPA, SCARP, Sindh Sugar Corporation, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and other public and private departments.

The Faculty of Crop Production is committed to preparing students for life in the global community through research and educational programs that support sustainable agriculture systems, viable communities, diversified economy and a healthy living environment.

Academic Departments

Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics

Department of Soil Science

Department of Agronomy

Department of Crop Physiology

Department of Biotechnology

Department of Horticulture

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

The faculty offers graduate degree programs through its academic departments in major crop production disciplines.

Postgraduate Programs

All departments offer postgraduate education and research opportunities in specialized agricultural fields.

Research Programs

The faculty conducts research programs to support sustainable crop productivity and agricultural development.

Facilities

Experimental Farms

The faculty enriches research and practical training through experimental farms including Latif and Malir farms.

Computer Labs

Advanced computer laboratories with internet facilities support teaching, learning and research activities.

Laboratory Facilities

The faculty has basic and advanced laboratory facilities and equipment for research and practical work.

Job Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in seed, fertilizer and pesticide companies, CDAs, banks, public and private sectors, NGOs, government departments, Agriculture Research, Agriculture Extension, universities, agriculture consultancy firms, national and international organizations and allied agricultural industries.