Purpose:
Rendering requisite guidance and help to farmers for management of their
farms on modern scientific lines in the field of agriculture, live stock,
fisheries, forestry and agro-based industries for developing and executing
feasible projects. The scope of work of FGACS was expanded to international
level. The expanded programme also includes helping the national farm
guide movement in training the farmers and the farm guide volunteers in
various farming and farm life operations, youth mobility.
Expertise Project No: 1
Area of Expertise
Seed production, general
Title: Feasibility Study for Establishment of Seed Industry in NWFP, Pakistan
Description:
The study was conducted for the agricultural development authority of
NWFP province of Pakistan to find out the possibility of establishment
of seed processing units for meeting the farmers needs.
Language(s) Used: English
Implemented in: Pakistan
Start Date: 01/12/89
Type of Exp/Trg: Feasibility Studies/Problem Analysis/Surveys
Expertise Project No: 2
Area of Expertise
Socio-economic analysis
Title: Socio Economic Database Study of Villages in Sind and NWFP Provinces of Pakistan.
Description:
The villages were selected for installation of solar energy plants in
the rural areas of the country.
Language(s) Used: English
Implemented in: Pakistan
Start Date: 06/09/85
Type of Exp/Trg: Feasibility Studies/Problem Analysis/Surveys
Area of Training
Agricultural training
Farming systems
Fruits and vegetables, general, marketing
Livestock
Title: Farm Guide Training Courses
Description:
the training includes agriculture, live stock development, backyard poultry,
fruit and vegetable preservation, adult literacy, civil defense, first
aid, plant protecting, sanitation and farm forestry etc.
Language(s) Used: English, Urdu and regional languages.
Times per year: variable
Type of Exp/Trg: Vocational/Technical
Duration/Cost : one to two weeks
Area of Training
Farming systems
Forestry education
Title: Farm Guide And Farm Forestry Course For Student Volunteers And Farmers
Description:
During training the student farm guide volunteers are apprised about forests
in general and farm forestry in particular. Each school raises its own
forest plant nursery.
Language(s) Used: Urdu, English, and regional languages.
Times per year: twice a year
Type of Exp/Trg: Vocational/Technical
Duration/Cost : 1 month (followed by 1 year practical training)
Area of Training
Literacy training
Title: Spread of Literacy Through Voluntary Efforts.
Description:
Briefing courses are arranged for the teachers collectively and for the
students in their own school premises. There are two 5 months literacy
cycles each year. The primers and teaching materials are provided in Urdu,
English or the regional language concerned if so desired by the teachers
and trainees concerned.
Language(s) Used: Urdu, English and regional languages.
Type of Exp/Trg: Vocational/Technical
Duration/Cost : 1 month (Briefing Courses for Volunteers) and 1 Week (Brief Courses for Teachers)
Description of Staff
Agronomists -- 6
Anthropologists -- 3
Chemists -- 2
Horticulturists -- 2
Specialists -- 4
Fisheries Experts -- 1
Economists -- 3
Equipment:
Audio Visual Van- Offset Printing Process And Processing Unit- Computer
And Necessary Attachments- Library
Affiliations:
Affiliated with Australian Agricultural Consulting and Management Company
, Consulting Limited Knightsbridge-House , London ; M/S Bradely Agri.
Consulting Inc., U.S.A.; Hawaiian Agronomic Inc. U.S.A.