Faculty of Agricultural Technology - Al-Balqa Applied University

Department of Plant Production and Protection

Plant Production and Protection Department was established under the name of Beneficial Insects at the beginning of the founding of Al-Balqa’ Applied University in the academic year 1998/1999. After that, the department name has been changed to Agricultural Biotechnology with simple changes in the study plan. After the graduation of six regiments of the department, there was no student registration due to lack of demand for it. The department title was changed to its current name, which is the Department of Plant Production and Protection. Study plan was amended in line with the new name where the new plan included a mix of courses in the areas of plant production with its various sections (vegetables, fruit trees and field crops and ornamental plants) and protection from pests that affect them (insects, diseases and weeds) with different control methods that focus on environmentally-friendly methods. The reduction of tuition fees, in all disciplines of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology of from 45 to 30 JD, led to the re- admission to this specialization

Dr. Hussein Hussein Alhroot

Mission

Contribute to the development of agricultural production and the preservation of agricultural resources through the development of human resources, innovation and creativity in scientific research and dissemination of knowledge and community service.

Vision

Plant Production and Protection Division seeks, as is the case in Al-Balqa’ Applied University departments, to worldwide excellence in the areas of agricultural production and plant protection with a focus to keep pace with modern developments in the areas of production and plant protection in ways that ensure food security in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Objectives

Our objectives are to:

Prepare highly competitive agricultural engineers to work in the public and private sectors by applying knowledge and modern technologies in the sectors of plant production, plant protection and beekeeping
Preparer agricultural engineers with high scientific and technical skills and superior mental capabilities in working in orchids, greenhouses, landscaping, pest diagnosis, appropriate control method, and raise honey bees
Prepare a graduate who is able to conduct agricultural experiments in order to achieve sustainable resources
Develop the concept of integrated management for plant production, plant protection and honey bee breeding projects for the graduate to serve the concept of sustainable development and food security
Enhance students' capabilities in scientific and technical fields that require research and analysis to provide practical solutions and advice to local communities