VISION
The College of Agriculture, Pune envisages being one of the leading agricultural colleges of our nation with academic quality, advancement in technological research, enhancement of farmers’ knowledge for sustainable agriculture,and food, nutritional and livelihood securities to the people.
MISSION
To impart quality Agricultural Education, undertake meaningful and need-based Research and practicalExtension Educationto benefit agricultural students and farmers and inspire them to adopt innovative methods and technologies for better farm production.
FOCUS
The College of Agriculture, Pune’s mission revolves around the following key aspects:
- Education and Training:
To provide quality education and training to aspiring agricultural students, the college offers comprehensive courses, practical training, Student-Ready Programmes, and Hands-on Experiences to develop skilled and knowledgeable professionals in various agricultural disciplines.
- Research and Development:
To augment agricultural practices, crop productivity, and sustainability, the college focuses on developing innovative techniques, technologies, and solutions to address challenges faced by the agriculture sector, such as climate change, soil health, water management, pest control, and efficient farming practices.
- Extension Services:
The college provides effective extension services to farmers and rural communities to transfer the technologies generated and developed by the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri. It disseminates the latest agricultural technologies, knowledge, and best practices to farmers through various need-based training programmes and workshops. Itoffers advisory services to help improve agricultural productivity, income generation, and overall rural development.
- Sustainable Agriculture:
Given the importance of sustainability in agriculture, the college emphasizes promoting and practising sustainable agricultural methods. It includes organic farming, conservation agriculture, precision farming, agroforestry, and promoting renewable resources while minimizing environmental impact and preserving natural resources.
- Collaboration and Partnerships:
The College of Agriculture, Pune, has been undertaking collaborations and partnerships with government agencies, research institutions, industries, and other stakeholders for fostering knowledge exchange, joint research initiatives, technology transfer, agripreneurship, employment and self-employment for the benefit of the students as wells the farmers of this region.
- Outreach for Empowerment:
The mission further emphasises farmer empowerment through outreach programmes. The college, under the guidance and support of the university, provides extension services, training, and advisory support to farmers, helping them adopt modern practices, improve crop yields, enhance income generation, and strengthen rural livelihoods.