Introduction to the Department:

The Field Crops Department was established in 2013 and is considered a fundamental component in agricultural production worldwide. Due to its significance in human food, fodder, and various industries, the idea of establishing the Field Crops Department emerged to equip professionals with the latest agricultural experiences and technologies in our beloved country. The department aims to supply the nation with agricultural expertise, focusing on the qualification of specialists in field crop sciences.

Department Objectives:

The department aims to qualify and train students theoretically and practically to:

  1. Grasp the theoretical academic foundation of a set of field crop science courses.
  2. Apply practical fieldwork and gain field experience based on sound academic principles.
  3. Train in conducting all laboratory analyses and using specialized modern equipment.
  4. Serve the community by disseminating agricultural information to producers, whether in the private or public sector.
  5. Conduct research on field crops in areas such as cultivation and improvement, physiology and production, seed technology and physiology, weed management and control methods, and the production of forage crops