Introduction to the Department of Plant Protection
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
The Plant Protection Department started its activities in 2004 within the framework of the Faculty of Agriculture at Kandahar University, at the bachelor's level, with the aim of professionally training students so that, through these cadres, they could prevent the decline in the quantity and quality of agricultural products. This department was integrated into the Faculty of Plant Sciences at the Afghanistan National University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (ANASTU) in 2019. ANASTU University had been activated in 2013 to conduct master's degree programs. Currently, under the umbrella of the Faculty of Plant Sciences of this university, with both bachelor's and master's programs, it continues its activities in training professional cadres.
Vision
Plant Protection Department trains professional, innovative, responsible, and competitive professionals at the bachelor’s and master’s levels in accordance with regional and international standards to ensure the sustainable management of plant pests and diseases, enhance the production of high-quantity and high-quality agricultural crops, and strengthen the national agricultural economy.
Mission
Providing modern technology-based academic, educational, and research environment that supports effective teaching and research programs and provides practical educational support to students and farmers.
Goals
To apply modern academic, educational, and research methods aligned with national and regional needs to train high-level scientific cadres and contribute effectively to agricultural development.
Committees
Quality Assurance Committee
Curriculum Committee
Strategic Plan
Summary of the Strategic Plan of the Plant Protection Department is organized as follows:
Basic Matters
For practical and theoretical teaching, the presence of experienced cadres at the Master's and Doctoral levels, equipped classrooms, a research farm, a small departmental library (containing reference books), and a suitable place for carrying out administrative affairs of the department are very important, and all necessary materials must be available. However, considering the limits of the university's financial resources and the extent of attracting assistance from various organizations, the following basic needs will be addressed over the next five years, taking into account the department's urgent requirements, their importance, and priorities, in this order:
A: Expansion of the current structure according to the number of disciplines and students
The Plant Protection Department has two main disciplines (Plant Pathology and Entomology), which together graduate students at the Bachelor's level in Plant Protection. However, considering those interested in this profession, the current structure must be expanded so that the number of professors increases from (5) to (12) and the number of students from (25) to (50), so that after five years we can present professional graduates of each discipline to society. According to this strategic plan, the expansion of the current structure is summarized.
B: Increasing professors' knowledge and familiarization with new development.
For the purpose of understanding modern technology and developments and sharing new experiences, this plan envisions that professors, especially newly appointed cadres, be sent to short-term domestic and international capacity-building scientific programs, as mentioned in the table below.
Teaching and Research
The teaching activities of the Plant Protection Department are structured within the credit-based educational system, proceeding theoretically and practically. For academic affairs, a series of steps are needed so that existing facilities are utilized to the maximum extent and expanded according to the plan. Research by professors and students will focus on areas that address the problems of farmers in this region and, in the future, at the country level, and based on the information obtained, the groundwork will be laid for quality production. For this purpose; within the limits of the existing research farm's facilities, for producing quality and standard seeds, they will be protected from pests and diseases, and similar research activities in various fields will be established, along with short-term training programs for farmers in different regions and those interested in the profession, in order to provide public awareness about mechanized agriculture, optimal utilization of high yields, and prevention of losses.
Considering the current conditions of the country, the higher education policy, and the curriculum, students, in addition to theoretical and practical learning, should, through academic programs, visit agricultural areas and industrial workplaces in the country that possess extensive experience in the fields of agriculture, soil, and machinery. Likewise, opportunities should be provided for them through academic tours and seminars regarding the professional knowledge of neighboring countries and the region, the use and benefit of new technologies.
Action Plan
• Programs for enhancing work skills and job capacities
• Preparation of course syllabi and individual plans by professors in accordance with modern teaching methods
• Increasing the level of professors with Master's degrees to 100%
Establishing bilateral relations with relevant agricultural faculties of advanced domestic universities and research centers
• Publishing a student journal through writings and articles on students' innovation, efforts, research, and spiritual values
• Conducting strict supervision and review of students' documents and examinations
• Publishing their developments on the websites of the university, faculty, and department
• Carrying out activities aimed at maintaining a healthy environment and greenery of the university and faculty.
Action Report
• The course policy for the subjects has been arranged based on OBE-SCL.
• 45 reference books related to professional subjects have been collected.
• Two of the department's professors have completed their master's degrees.
• The research farm has been inspected from an environmental perspective to prevent plant diseases and pests.
• Reports of the activities of the department's professors and students have been published on the website.
• The department's professors have published 12 international articles.
• Seminars have been given to farmers in the districts for public awareness on the prevention of plant diseases.
• An evaluation has been conducted of the department's teaching activities.
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Department |
Academic Rank |
Degree |
Position |
Last Name |
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No. |
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+93704272900 |
Plant Protection |
Assistant Professor |
Master |
Lecturer |
Rahimi |
Muhammad Haroon |
1 |
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+93708988445 |
Plant Protection |
Assistant Professor |
Master |
Lecturer |
Saeedi |
Ghani Dad |
2 |
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+93702239335 |
Plant Protection |
Teaching Assistant |
Master |
Head of Department |
Dost |
Qudratullah |
3 |
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+93703021020 |
Plant Protection |
Teaching Assistant |
Master |
Lecturer |
Bashari |
Noor Ahmad |
4 |
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+93705913802 |
Plant Protection |
Teaching Assistant |
Master |
Lecturer |
Saeid |
Serajudin |
5 |
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With Respect
Department of Plant Protection