Dr. Suresh Kunkalikar (Principal)
We are eager to welcome students aspiring to join B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, a professional four years degree program offered by Goa College of Agriculture, affiliated to the Goa University and funded and supported by the Govt. of Goa. The college has adopted Vth Dean syllabus offered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, Govt of India. The 40 acres sprawling college campus is abutting ICAR CCARI campus, Krishi Vigyan Kendra and government veterinary farm.
The college has qualified teachers assisted by non-teaching staff. There are ten departments offering various agricultural subjects for the holistic development of students planning for higher studies, civil service, research, agripreneurship etc. The college has collaboration projects with national and international organizations.
The college has meteorological stations to record weather data used for planning agricultural activities, forecasting the incidence of pests and diseases to advise farmers for integrated management in field. There are three poly houses for growing vegetables and seed production. The experimental plots are used for various field experiments and growing different crops and vegetables. It has dairy, goatery, poultry, bio-formulation, mushroom, honey bee rearing, dairy and food processing, composting and vermicomposting units.
The Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) program offered to final year students aim to provide an opportunity to understand the rural situation in relation to agriculture and allied activities and also to transfer technology from the lab to land. The experiential learning program educates students to plan for the project, study its viability, undergo training and execute projects to earn while they learn.
The placement cell of the college organizes campus interviews for the recruitment of students in various organizations and also guide them for agripreneurship for self-employment and to establish agro-industries.
My best wishes to all our students for their studies, curricular activities, academic growth to be responsible citizens of our country.