The Nuclear Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), an establishment of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, is actively involved in basic and applied research in selected areas of food and agriculture. The institute is well equipped with modern laboratory facilities and trained manpower. It maintains an active collaboration with PAEC establishments and other national and international organizations engaged in similar pursuits. Utilizing the expertise and the facilities available, NIFA has evolved 29, high yielding and disease resistant crop varieties, (Wheat irrigated: 05, Wheat rainfed: 07, Oilseed Brassica: 06, Chickpea: 04, Mungbean: 05 and Common bean: 02). NIFA is also involved in the environment friendly management of Insect pests and disease, preservation of food through nuclear and other techniques, water and nutrients management. The key R&D achievements of NIFA are Meal Ready to Eat (MRE), nutrients spot detecting KITs, dengue guard, mushroom production technology, Bio geyser, compost tea, food preservation, and astringency removal of fruits as well as value addition of gem stone.

NIFA organizes, annually, a postgraduate training course on the applications of nuclear and other techniques in food and agricultural research for students, researchers and academicians. The course is designed to acquaint the participants with theoretical and practical aspects of nuclear and other contemporary techniques. Apart from lectures in the specialized fields, the course also provides to the participants a practical exposure to various on-going research projects at NIFA.

39th Postgraduate Training Course on “The Use of Nuclear and Other Techniques In Food & Agricultural Research” will be held from 14-18 October, 2024.

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 04, 2024. In-service candidates should apply through proper channel.. Download Application form and Course Brochure
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 4000/-  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, DCS / Director
2. Dr. Muhammad Amin, PS/Course Organizer
3. Dr. Haroon Shahzad, JS/Co-Organizer

A. Radiation Concepts

• Fundamentals of Radiations
• Food Irradiation for Food Safety & Security
• Radioisotopes and their Applications in Food, Agriculture, Health, Industry and Environment

B. Food Nutrition and Engineering

• Food Canning & Extrusion Technology
• Nutritional Evaluation of Foods

C. Crop Improvement

• Mutation Breeding
• Classical Breeding

D. Plant Protection

• Nuclear Techniques in Insect Pest Management
• Termite Control
• Biological Control
• Plant Pathology

E. Soil and Environmental Science

• Isotopes in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
• Crop Water Use Efficiency
• Integrated Nutrient Management
• Environmental Issues/Global Warming

F. Special Lectures

• Spectroscopy
• Use of Statistical Designs in Agricultural Research
• Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture
• Current Status of Food Safety & Halal Foods

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