Mission

    The faculty of Agriculture in Qena fulfils the mission of the South Valley University by conducting on – campus academic instruction, outreach education through the faculty , and research through the Agricultural Research Centre as well as the experimental farms belonging to the University . This combination enables the faculty to educate students about critical issues and to develop solutions to problems in agriculture and food systems in relation to the environment, families, and local government, thereby improving the quality of life and providing the intellectual basis for better lives around the globe


The faculty exists to:

Advance the understanding of agricultural systems and their relationships to the environment through basic and applied research.

Enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of agribusiness in regional, national, and global marketplaces .
Expand and apply biological, physical, engineering and social sciences in the agricultural environment of South Valley region.

Within the next 10 years, the faculty of Agriculture will develop its programs for in education and research in the areas of agricultural sciences and related to the available natural resources; sustainable and urban agriculture These areas of focus reflect vital needs in agriculture and natural resources. New changing conditions and keep its intellectual climate vibrant, it is of utmost importance that the College continue to nurture and support basic and applied research in the natural, and social sciences. The areas of focused research must be pursued simultaneously with basic research in biology, engineering , economics, and other sciences that support applied research in agriculture and natural resources.