The University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday opened agricultural exhibition at expo centre in which more than 140 university-made technologies were put on display. The expo centre was inaugurated by UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf who was flanked by deans and directors.
The university scientists, faculty and students' technologies were staged at 70 stalls of all faculties for the agricultural lovers who thronged the expo to know about latest agri trends. The expo comprised new varieties, techniques, methods, university patents, innovative ideas, regarding agriculture, veterinary, animal sciences, farm machinery, engineering, social sciences, basic sciences, food, nutrition textile and paintings etc.
Addressing on the occasion, UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf said that expo had become a permanent feature of the university as all university technologies will remain displayed all the year under one roof for the visitors.
He said that we need to commercialize our technologies so that heavy import in the country could be reduced. He said that academia-industry strong ties would help raise income of people, way of living and to eliminate the poverty. He said that one idea can change the society. He urged the researches to work on the real issues of the common man. He urged industry to point out areas of research work, so that UAF scientists can increase their role in addressing the issues.