University of Agricultural Sciences

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) in Dharwad is top institute of agricultural science that was established in 1986 under Section 3 of the Karnataka Universities of Agricultural Sciences Act, 1963. In 1947, it established the College of Agriculture in Dharwad. The institution intends to give UG and PG instruction in agriculture and other related fields of study.

• Located at Krishi Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka
• UAS is recognized by UGC and Govt. of Karnataka
• The University has 5 Colleges, 30 Research Stations, 6 Extension Education Units, 5 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC.

Research:

The University's research programmes are divided into 3 categories: basic, applied, and strategic, with the goal of tackling location-specific and farmer-centric challenges.

• So far, the University has released 169 varieties / hybrids of different crops such as cereals, oilseeds, pulses, commercial commodities, fodder crops, horticulture, and plantation crops.
• In addition, 261 Crop Protection Technologies and 278 Crop Production Technologies were recommended.
• Farmers' research needs are met by 30 Agricultural Research Stations distributed throughout several agro-ecosystems, 26 AICRPs, and 214 externally supported ad-hoc initiatives.

Award

• Received National Productivity Council Award in 1986
• Received Sardar Patel Outstanding Institution Award in 2000
• Received Indira Gandhi NSS Award in 2001