The Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), under the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, conducts research in food and agriculture using modern labs and trained staff. It collaborates nationally and internationally and has developed 33 high-yielding, disease-resistant crop varieties. NIFA also focuses on eco-friendly pest control, food preservation and water & nutrient management. Key innovations include MREs, nutrient detection kits, dengue guard, mushroom technology, bio geyser, compost tea, fruit, astringency removal and gemstone value addition. NIFA offers an annual postgraduate course on nuclear and modern agricultural techniques, combining comprehensive theory with hands-on research exposure.

40th Postgraduate Training Course on “The Use of Nuclear and Other Techniques In Food & Agricultural Research” will be held from 13-17 October, 2025.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
The minimum qualification required is B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) .

APPLICATION
Applications duly completed on the prescribed format should reach to the course organizer on or before October 06, 2025. In-service candidates should apply through proper channel.. Download Application form, Course Brochure and Invitation Letter
Award of certificates                    
Certificates will be awarded to participants at the concluding ceremony in recognition of their attendance and successful completion of the course.
Registration Fee
Rs 5000/-  for Professionals
Rs 3000/-  for Students

The participants or the nominating organizations will bear the expenses for travel and stay at Peshawar. NIFA will, however, help in arranging accommodation (on payment) if requested in advance.

1. Dr. Gul Sanat Shah, CS / Director
2. Dr. Syed Jawad Ahmad Shah, DCS / Head PPD
3. Dr. Maazullah Khan, DCS / Head FND
4. Dr. Roshan Zamir, DCS / Head PBGD
5. Dr. Syed Azam Shah, DCS / Head S&ESD
6. Dr. Muhammad Amin, PS/Course Organizer
7. Dr. Haroon Shahzad, JS/Co-Organizer

1. Fundamentals of Radiations
2. Food Irradiation for Food Safety & Security
3. Food Canning & Extrusion Technology
4. Nutritional Evaluation of Foods
5. Mutation and Classical Breeding
6. Nuclear Techniques in Insect Pest Management
7. Termite Control
8. Biological Control
9. Plant Pathology
10. Spectroscopy
11. Crop Water Use Efficiency
12. Integrated Nutrient Management
 

1. Use of Statistical Designs in Agricultural Research
2. Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture
3. Environbmental Issues/Global Warming
 

The venue of the course will be Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) located on G.T. Road Tarnab Farm, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The city of Peshawar has historical importance as crossroads of Central and South Asia. Peshawar is most culturally vibrant and lively city in this region. This has been a route for many saints and trade caravans on their way to Indo-Pak. Over the years, Peshawar has evolved into one of Pakistan's most ethnically and linguistically diverse city and now presents a blend of modern and traditional attributes. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province itself is famed all over the world for its natural beauty encompassing snowcapped mountains, verdant valleys, hub of vegetable and fruit laden orchards, and twisting rivers making it an excellent tourist attraction. In addition to this, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has well developed industrial estates located in different cities. Participants will have an opportunity to see the beauty of the historical area.

Dr. Muhammad Amin/Course Organizer, Cell: 0333-9156518
Dr. Haroon Shahzad, JS / Co-Organizer, Cell: 0323-6038220
Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture
(NIFA), Tarnab, Peshawar
Phone    :  091-2964060-62 (Ext. 219)
Fax        :  091-2964059
Email     : aminkanju@gmail.com