PJTAU, Western Sydney University sign MoUs for agri collaboration
PJTAU and Western Sydney University have signed MoUs for collaboration in agricultural education and research. Initiatives include a dual degree BSc Agriculture programme, PG and PhD opportunities, and AI-based technologies in agriculture to benefit Telangana farmers
Hyderabad: Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) and Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia, have signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on key areas of collaboration in agricultural education and research.
The MoUs outline joint programmes in agricultural education and research, including a dual degree programme in BSc Agriculture, where students will spend three years at PJTAU and one year at WSU. Upon completion, students will receive a BSc Agriculture degree from PJTAU and a BSc degree in Agricultural Food Science from WSU.
A high-level delegation from WSU, led by Prof. Ian Anderson, held a crucial meeting with PJTAU Vice Chancellor Prof. Aldas Janaiah here on Tuesday. The agreements also provide opportunities for 25-30 Telangana students to pursue PG studies and PhD programmes at WSU each year.
Additionally, PJTAU and WSU signed an agreement on introducing artificial intelligence-based technologies in agriculture, which will benefit Telangana farmers.
