BRIEF INFORMATION OF THE DEPARTMENT

1. Department of Agronomy came in to existence in the year 1947, with a primary objective to impart education to undergraduate students leading to the degree of B. Sc. (Agri.).
2. Later on the post graduate program was introduced and Agronomy was the first subject in which the degree of M. Sc. (Agri.) was awarded Dr. C. J. Patel (Former Head of Department) in 1952.

Objectives

1. Imparting UG and PG teaching
2. Evolving crop management practices of different field crops
3. To promote professional skills and knowledge through hands on experience (Hand on training for UG students)
4. Natural/Organic farming for quality farm produce
5. Multiplication of quality seed of released varieties vi Training of organic farming to farmers and extension machineries 

Vision- Goal

• Improved crop yields and farm income
• Preparing technocrat for overcome the challenges of food securities
• Natural/Organic farming for better quality produce and natural resource management
• Efficient utilization of costly inputs like fertilizers and irrigation
• Improved national agricultural productivity resulting in increased GDP
• Development of expertise and training facilities of international standard to provide training on organic farming

Detail Information About Activities and Achievements

1. Teaching
2. Research
3. Recommendations and Scientific Information
4. Publications
5. Post Graduate Students Passed Out
6. Seminars / Conferences / Symposia Organized
7. Awards