HISTORY OF INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (ITA) UPM
In line with UPM mission to have an efficient and effective administration structure via the lean and mean concept, the University has identified six new research clusters: Agriculture, Food, Forestry and Environment, Health, Social Science and Science, and Engineering and Technology to enhance research activities in UPM.
In addition, UPM has identified eight specific research thrusts for each cluster, in line with the government's emphasis on the country's agriculture development agenda. Three of the eight identified thrusts, namely, Food Crops, Plantation Crops and Animal Production will be ITA's research focus.
Latest Update : Thu, 18 Dec 2014 (sarahs)