Agriculture Faculty

Brief Introduction of the Faculty of Agriculture

The Faculty of Agriculture at Logar Higher Education Institution was established in 2019 (1398 Hijri Shamsi) with two departments: Agronomy and Agricultural Economics & Development. It began its academic and administrative activities with six faculty members. Since its inception, despite various economic, political, social, and security challenges, the faculty has continued the process of properly educating the country’s youth. From these two departments, hundreds of young professionals equipped with specialized knowledge and skills have graduated and been introduced into society.

In addition to its main academic and administrative building, the faculty also has an agricultural farm, laboratory, and library. Currently, 209 students from various provinces are enrolled, and the faculty has 11 academic staff members, of whom 4 are pursuing their master’s degrees inside or outside the country. Additionally, five administrative and support staff serve the faculty. Students from both departments study general agricultural subjects during the first four semesters and then continue with their specialized departmental courses in the final four semesters.

Organizational Chart of the Faculty of Agriculture

The Faculty of Agriculture operates through two departments. Its organizational structure is illustrated in Figure (2).

 

 

Information on the Students of the Faculty of Agriculture

Since the beginning of its academic journey, the Faculty of Agriculture has provided higher education opportunities to a large number of youth. This institution has successfully trained individuals who are not only professionally knowledgeable but also ethically grounded and committed to religious and national values, preparing them to serve their communities. The following tables show statistics of graduates and current students from 2023 to 2025 (1402–1404 H.S.).

Table 1: Statistics of Graduates (1402–1404 H.S.)

Year	Agricultural Economics	Agronomy	Total
2023	42	26	68
2024	24	20	44
2025	26	16	42
Total: 154 graduates

Table 2: Statistics of Current Students

Department	First Year	Second Year	Third Year	Fourth Year	Total
Agricultural Economics & Extension	32	42	32	26	132
Agronomy	13	25	23	16	77
Total: 209 students

 

Current Activities of the Faculty of Agriculture

Like other faculties of the Logar Higher Education Institution, the Faculty of Agriculture takes pride in having made significant and sincere efforts in the Islamic and professional training of the country’s youth and this effort continues. The current key activities of the faculty are as follows:

1. Conducting high-quality teaching
2. Undertaking research to uncover facts and fill scientific gaps
3. Continuous efforts to enhance quality
4. Efforts to obtain academic ranks for professional development
5. Pursuit of master's programs to raise the level of education
6. Organized efforts to strengthen discipline
7. Full implementation of the academic curriculum
8. Regular evaluation and other essential tasks

 

Vision Statement

The Faculty of Agriculture at Logar Higher Education Institution aspires to be recognized as a leading academic unit by offering undergraduate academic programs, quality research, and standard services based on the needs and demands of society.

Mission Statement

The Faculty of Agriculture is committed to utilizing its professional and academic staff and available resources effectively to train competent professionals in crop and livestock production, food security, and sustainable economic development, and to serve society in the light of Islamic and national values.

Core Values

The core values of the Faculty of Agriculture include:

• Respect for Islamic and administrative principles
• Observance of professional ethics
• Merit-based leadership
• Administrative justice
• Respect for human dignity
• Integrity and fraternity
• Respect for Islamic-national culture
• Sense of responsibility
• Sincere fight against corruption
• Innovation and creativity
• Combatting bias, discrimination, and superstition
• Teamwork and cooperation

Strategic Goals of the Faculty of Agriculture

All members of the Faculty of Agriculture are committed to using their full capabilities to realize the following strategic goals, thus contributing to the development of the country and fulfilling their religious, national, and moral responsibilities by actively supporting the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Higher Education and the Logar Higher Education Institution:

• Taking necessary steps for the advancement of scientific research and innovation
• Enhancing the effectiveness of leadership and management and taking firm action against corruption
• Reviewing and evaluating the curriculum and taking necessary measures for its improvement
• Implementing effective and practical measures to maintain and improve quality
• Providing efficient digital academic services
• Maximizing the use of all available resources (research farm, laboratory, etc.) for academic services
• Undertaking efforts to enhance the talents of human resources
• Establishing a strong and effective communication system

Offering impactful educational services to enhance students’ theoretical and practical capabilities and ensuring equitable access to higher education.