ARM's Divisional Coordinator of Hazara Division
Divisional Coordinator of Hazara
Arshad Iqbal
Currently working as a Farm
Manager/Research Officer of the Agricultural Research Station Mansehra, I
work closely with fellow officers of the Cereal
Botany Section to support the section’s management and administration.
Working as a Farm Manager of the station responsible for production of Pre
Basic and Basic class seed of approved varieties of the station accordance with
FSCRD requirements. Also managing station watch and ward and all the activities
as a state officer. I am also involved
in overseeing key focal responsibilities, contributing to research and
development initiatives, finalizing research findings and assisting in
scientific report writing. Key member of Technical cell and focal person of the
station with Directorate of Agriculture Research. I am also responsible for
managing tasks such as development of Cereal crop varieties through
introduction, selection and hybridization, as well as developing and dissemination
of production technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Production of Pre-Basic and Basic
seed class of approved varieties for Agriculture extension department and
farmers.
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Handling essential administrative tasks,
drafting research reports and providing pertinent information to the Director’s
office and other relevant departments.
·
Conducting experiments on a diverse
array of Cereal crops varieties and hybrids, such as Wheat, Barley, Oat,
Triticale, Maize Opvs and Hybrids and Coarse rice germplasm evaluating their
performance under the Hazara division climate conditions to enhance yield and
quality.
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Managing 12 acres of lands, which
includes Wheat fellow by Maize and rice crop ensuring their optimal care and
productivity.
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Conducting different agronomic
experiment and dissemination of approved production technology for farmers.
·
Conducting different experiments on
Weedicides, Insecticides and seed care of different national and international
companies for their registration purpose.
·
Facilitating and supervising
agriculture graduates from various universities to support their essential practical
learning.
·
Finalizing research results and
assisting in the compilation of annual reports, contributing to the scientific
report writing and documentation of research findings.
·
Overseeing the screening and
evaluation of various Common bean varieties under local agro-climatic
conditions of Mansehra region.
·
Introducing and assessing different
exotic and indigenous plant cultivars for their adoption and performance.
Moreover evaluation of local land races and their registration through FSC
& RD.
·
Disseminating knowledge and best
practices to farmers and stakeholders through various communication channels,
including print, social, and electronic media.
·
Establishing and maintaining
linkages between farmers and the research department to improve the quality and
productivity of different crops.
·
Undertaking additional
responsibilities as assigned by the Director General or designated authority.
·
Serve as the Focal Person for the
East Out Research Group, Agriculture Task Force, and Research Task Force.
·
Currently also Serving
as Member of Purchase and Auction committee at ARS Baffa Mansehra, Frontier
Agriculture Reserch Scientist Asssociation (FARSA)
District Representative of Battagram
Mr.
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District Representative of Haripur
Mr.
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District Representative of Kolia Palas
Mr.
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District Representative of Kohistan Lower
Mr.
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District Representative of Kohistan Upper
Mr.
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District Representative of Mansehra
Mr.
Under Update
District Representative of Torghar
Mr.
Under Update