Our university offers and encourages sustainably farmed food on campus by:
Sustainable Sources:
- The Faculty of Agriculture's farms, which include the animal production, vegetable, and fruit farms, provide the university with a significant portion of its food supply. A portion of the farm produce is delivered to campus dining services, while the remainder is sold through the Faculty of Agriculture's outlets.
- Animal production farm: it is about 12 acre and providing campus with fresh milk and fresh meat
- Vegetable farm: it is about 13 acre and providing with varieties of fresh vegetables.
- Fruits farm: it is about 23 acre and providing with varieties of fresh vegetables.
Reduction of Food Waste:
The university applies composting programs for food wastes, converting organic waste into compost that can be used in campus gardens or local agriculture.
Education and Awareness:
Sustainability Education: The university incorporates sustainability education into its courses and campus life, teaching students about the importance of sustainable food systems and responsible consumption.
The President of Assiut University inspects wheat planted about 32 acres in the extension farm and vegetable and fruit crops in Al-Gharib farm
Assiut University President Announces EGP 4 Million Budget to Start Implementing Poultry and Livestock Farms and Increasing Their Production