Facilities
Department of Agriculture Science
Department of Agronomy
Department of Horticulture
Department of GPB
Department of Plant Pathology
Department of Soil Science
Department of Agriculture Engg & Food
Department of Agriculture Science
Department of Agriculture Science
Lab and Infrastructure in Entomology
The Entomology Laboratory is a modern, well-equipped facility designed to support research and education in insect science. It features advanced stereo and compound microscopes with digital imaging systems, a climate-controlled insect collection and preservation area, and specialized rooms for insect rearing and biocontrol experiments. To ensure a safe and clean environment, the lab maintains strict hygiene protocols. The infrastructure includes well-ventilated workspace, smart-class teaching setup, reference library, and reliable power and internet connectivity.
- Entomology Lab
- Research Field
- Beekeeping Instructional (Training) Unit
Lab and Infrastructure in Extension
The Department of Agricultural Extension is equipped with modern facilities to support teaching, research, and outreach activities. These resources provide students with hands-on experience and exposure to real-world extension practices.
- Communication and ICT Lab facilities
• Equipped with computers, multimedia projectors, printers, and internet access.
• Training in data analysis software (SPSS, NVivo, Excel), digital content creation, and virtual extension tools.
• Audio-visual aids for developing extension materials like posters, leaflets, and videos.
• Training in data analysis software (SPSS, NVivo, Excel), digital content creation, and virtual extension tools.
• Audio-visual aids for developing extension materials like posters, leaflets, and videos.
- Participatory Research facilities
• Facilities for conducting PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal), RRA (Rapid Rural Appraisal), and other community-based research simulations.
• Tools and models for group dynamics, stakeholder mapping, and behavioral analysis.
• Tools and models for group dynamics, stakeholder mapping, and behavioral analysis.
- Extension Education and Training Lab
• Space for organizing mock training sessions, workshops, and group discussions.
• Equipped with role-playing kits, case study resources, and facilitation tools for experiential learning.
• Equipped with role-playing kits, case study resources, and facilitation tools for experiential learning.
- Departmental Library and Resource Center
• Access to textbooks, journals, research reports, and digital databases relevant to agriculture extension and rural development.
• Support for thesis writing, project planning, and academic referencing.
• Support for thesis writing, project planning, and academic referencing.
- Field Outreach Units and Demonstration Farms
• Practical exposure through collaboration with local farmers, extension field staff, and NGOs.
• On-campus and off-campus field visits to model villages, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and demonstration plots.
• On-campus and off-campus field visits to model villages, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and demonstration plots.
- Audio-Visual Studio (Optional / Advanced)
• For students working on media-based extension tools such as radio programs, podcasts, or video documentaries.
• Facilities for editing, dubbing, and content production.
• Facilities for editing, dubbing, and content production.
Lab and Infrastructure in Agricultural Economics
The Department of Agricultural Economics is equipped with a range of specialized laboratories and facilities designed to support academic excellence, research innovation, and practical training. These resources are intended to enhance students’ analytical skills, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and facilitate impactful research in agricultural and rural development economics.
- Computer and Data Analysis Lab
A fully-equipped computer lab with high-speed internet access and licensed statistical software such as STATA, R, SPSS, EViews, and GIS tools. The lab supports coursework, thesis work, econometric modeling, and advanced data analysis.
- Research and Survey Equipment
The department maintains a stock of modern survey tools, including tablets for digital data collection and socio-economic survey kits. These are used in field research, baseline surveys, and impact evaluations.
- Seminar and Conference Room
An air-conditioned seminar hall equipped with audio-visual facilities for conducting guest lectures, research presentations, student seminars, workshops, and academic discussions.
- Departmental Library and Resource Center
A departmental mini-library with a collection of books, journals, reports, and theses specific to agricultural economics and rural development. It serves as a quiet reading and research area for students and faculty.
- Agricultural Economics Lab
- Computer Lab
Lab and Infrastructure in Animal Science & Fisheries
- A. Instructional Dairy Farm
AKS University established an instructional dairy unit in 2013 with 10 cows of the Sahiwal breed. Later, in 2016, the Gir breed was introduced for teaching purposes. In 2018–19, a large vermicompost unit with 30 pits was developed. Subsequently, in response to the growing needs of various instructional units—such as high-tech horticulture, organic farming, seed production, and postgraduate research across different departments—the unit was expanded to 50 pits.The Department of Animal Science and Fisheries now operates a well-established dairy farm and fishery unit. During the year 2019–20, a total of 42 Sahiwal and 9 Gir cattle of various age groups were maintained. As of the current academic year (2024–25), the herd has grown to 98 Sahiwal and 28 Gir cattle.
- Dairy Farm with Fodder Crop
- B. Instructional Poultry Farm
Poultry farming is currently one of the fastest-growing and most profitable agribusinesses in India. With agribusiness flourishing in the present market scenario, poultry farming stands out as a sustainable and highly accepted form of entrepreneurship focused on the production of meat, eggs, and feathers. Despite its profitability, many individuals face challenges in this field due to a lack of proper knowledge and business planning.AKS University has thoroughly analyzed these challenges and developed key strategies to help master the poultry business. These strategies focus on enhancing hands-on learning through practical demonstrations for both students and interacting farmers. Currently, the university’s poultry farm houses 55 chickens from five different breeds: Aseel, Kadaknath, Narmada Nidhi, Rhode Island Red (RIR), and Sonali. The poultry population is steadily increasing through the use of advanced technologies such as hi-tech artificial incubation, hatching, and brooding management.
- Poultry Farm with Hatchery Machine
- C. Instructional Fisheries Unit
Fishery sector occupies an important place in the socio-economic development of the country. It is a fast-growing sector in India, which provides nutrition and food security to a large population of the country besides providing income and employment to a large population of our country. There are three main phases of fish farming: Fingerling, Rearing and Fattening. Each of these phases is composed of its peculiarities, requiring special handling and care for each of them. AKS University fish fond is established with a length of 20-meter length, 15-meter width and 5-meter depth with the total water held at 3-meter level. The pond is spread over 0.03-hectare land with the tarpaulin sheet placed at bottom and raised over borders to top to prevent water percolation.
- Laboratories
Department of Agronomy
Department of Agronomy
Labs and Infrastructure
The Department of Agronomy is equipped with modern facilities to support teaching, research, and outreach activities. These resources provide students with hands-on experience and exposure to real-world practices.
- Agronomy UG and PG Lab facilities :
A well equipped lab is available in the department of Agronomy where seed and soil analysis of all kinds of soil are done. Besides chemical analysis, physico – chemical analysis are done.
- Crop Cafeteria :
2.5 acres of land has been allotted for crop cafeteria where a large number of demonstrations are also done on kharif and rabi agronomical crops.
- Experimental Research Area :
10 acres of land has been assigned at research plot where PG research trial are done on various agronomical crops.
- Organic Farming Area :
12 Acres of land is being utilized for organic production where paddy and berseem are grown on large scale.
- Vermicompost Unit :
A well established the vermicompost unit is available where heavy amount of vermicopost is prepared.
For production of heavy amount of vermicompost 50 beds having size of 6x 3×2.5 feet is available
- NADEP Unit
NADEP production of FYM is also done and 4 pits of size 12X6X3 feet is available at research farm of Agronomy.
- Fooder Production Unit
20 Acres of land is allotted for fodder production where 10 acre of land is utilized for MP Chari and remaining land is used for berseem production.
Department of Horticulture
Department of Horticulture
Labs and Infrastructure
- Horticulture UG Lab
- Horticulture PG Lab
- Poly House (Small)
- Poly House (Large)
- Net House (Fruit Crop)
- Progeny Orchard
- Net House (Vegetable and Ornamentals crop)
- Horticulture Research Field
Department of GPB
Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding
Labs and Infrastructure
The Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at FAST, AKS University, Satna, is equipped with modern laboratories and state-of-the-art infrastructure to support advanced research and innovation. Key facilities include:
- Genetics and Plant Breeding Lab for hybridization techniques, seed quality analysis, and trait selection.
- Germplasm/Seed Bank that preserves a diverse collection of plant genetic resources for future breeding programs and research for hybridization techniques, seed quality analysis, and trait selection
- Molecular Biology Lab with tools for DNA/RNA/Protein extraction, PCR, marker-assisted selection, and modern sophisticated instruments.
- Tissue Culture Lab for in vitro propagation for germplasm and genetic transformation studies.
- Research Farm for practical training, multi-location trials, and variety evaluation.
- Seed Testing Unit to ensure quality assurance and seed technology research.
Department of Plant Pathology
Department of Plant Pathology
Labs and Infrastructure
- Plant disease diagnosis
- Culture collection
- Laminar Airflow
- Insect Proof Net House
- Culture collection in deep freezer
- Preserved plant diseases
- Identified Cercosporin Fungus
- Eggs & Juveniles of Meloidogyne Nematode
Department of Soil Science
Department of Soil Science
Labs and Infrastructure
- Matka Khad
- Lab Practical
- NADEP Compost
- Azolla Production Units
- Vermicompost Unit
- Biogas Plant
Department of Agriculture Engg & Food
Department of Agriculture Engineering & Food Technology
Labs and Infrastructure
- Tractors & Power Lab
- Farm Machinery Lab
- Soil & Water Conservation Lab
- Irrigation and Drainage Lab
- Food Quality Analysis Laboratory
- Food Engineering Laboratory
- Process Engineering Laboratory
- Renewable Energy Lab
- Fluid Mechanics Lab
- Workshop Lab
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Lab
