Department of Agricultural economics and extension

About:

Agricultural Economics and Extension Department is one of the oldest and important departments of Kabul University. The main purpose of this department is to provide students with professional (theoretical and practical) education in the field of agricultural economics and extension, so that they can assist to identify, prioritize, and solve agricultural related problems, manage production inputs and natural resources, ensure food security, improve socio-economic situation of farmers and help in increasing rural and national economy.

Learning objectives:

1. To provide theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to the students in the field of agricultural and resource economics, agribusiness/farm management, project management, extension education, agricultural marketing, farmers organization and rural development that meets the market demand;
2. To carryout scientific research for solving socio-economic problems, enriching science, promoting agricultural development, and providing inputs for policy making; and
3. To take active part in the process of economic development through provision of various advisory services and partnership in the implementation of development projects.

Vision:

To be established as a leading institution of education, research, and development in the discipline of agricultural economics and extension at national, regional and international levels.

Mission:

Producing qualified professionals at B.Sc. and M.Sc. levels in the discipline of agricultural economics and extension, conducting scientific research to help science and provide inputs for policy making, and participating in the process of economic development. 

Laboratory and Equipment:

This department has a laboratory which is relatively

equipped with basic equipment, necessary computers, and software. The equipment is used by professors and students to learn and teach calculation and accounting subjects and computer programs, analyze data, and write research reports.

List of academic staff of Agricultural Economics and Extension Department:

No		Given Name	Surname
1	Miraqa		Hussain Khail
2	Khal Mohammad		Ahmadzai
3	Hussain Gul		Aryoubi
4	Ghulam		Hunaryar
5	Ayaz		Nasari
6	Noorullah		Halimzai
7	Abdul Baqi		Ahmadzai
8	Mirwais		Lodin

 

Curriculum (Specialized courses) of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension:

No.	Subject	Cod No.	No. of Credits	No.	Subject	Cod No.	No. of     Credits
1	Principles of Agricultural Extension	AgEcEx216	2	13	Rural Sociology	AgEcEx628	2
2	Agricultural Accounting	AgEcEx317	2	14	Agribusiness Management	AgEcEx629	3
3	Principles of Agricultural Economics	AgEcEx418	3	15	Statistical Methods	AgEcEx630	3
4	Farm Management	AgEcEx519	2	16	Agricultural Production Economics	AgEcEx731	2
5	Economics of Agricultural Development	AgEcEx520	2	17	International Trade in Agricultural Products	AgEcEx732	2
6	Principles of Agricultural Statistics	AgEcEx521	3	18	Diffusion and Adoption of Innovations	AgEcEx733	2
7	Macroeconomics	AgEcEx522	2	19	Rural Development	AgEcEx734	2
8	Project Management	AgEcEx523	2	20	Agricultural Finance Management	AgEcEx836	2
9	Marketing of Agricultural Products	AgEcEx624	2	21	Agricultural Policies	AgEcEx837	2
10	Farmer Organizations	AgEcx625	2	22	Natural Resource Economics	AgEcEx838	2
11	Research Methodology	AgEcEx626	2	23	Research Project in Last 2 Semesters	AgEcEx735	4
12	Agricultural Program Planning	AgEcEx762	2