Contact information
Email: salman.asghar@uvas.edu.pk
Cell: +923004204941
Dr. Salman Asghar
Assistant Professor
PhD
Biography
Dr. Salman Asghar is presently working as Assistant Professor of Livestock Extension Education at KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal (Sub-campus of UVAS, Lahore), holding a PhD in Agricultural Extension from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan where he earned a Scholar Certificate for academic excellence. An experienced Agri/livestock extension expert, he has published more than ten peer reviewed research articles in national and international journals having interests in spanning agri./livestock extension education, rural development, farmer behavior, adoption studies, agricultural information & communication technologies (ICTs) and sustainable livestock production systems. He gained international academic exposure as Visiting Scholar from University of Wisconsin Madison, USA to enhancing global research perspective.
Area of Interest
- Extension training management and capacity building
- Agri/Livestock communities’ development
- Impact of climate change on Livestock, Dairy and Crop Sectors
- Revitalization of cooperative extension and rural institutions
- Diffusion and adoption of homestead and modern ICTs
- Communication
Publications
Research Publications
Conference Papers
Book Chapter
Research Publications
- Assessing Feed and Water Shortages for Livestock during Flood Emergency: Challenges and the Way Forward – https://assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/1043
- Trends in Insecticide Application Strategies for Cotton Pest Management https://amresearchjournal.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/955
- From Stereotypes to STEM Careers: A Mixed-Methods Study of Gender Bias and Female Self-Efficacy in Pakistani Universities – https://academia.edu.pk/index.php/Journals/article/view/874
- Utilization of Information Sources and their Relationship with Demographic Attributes of Farmers: Implications for Livestock Extension – https://ijciss.org/index.php/ijciss/article/view/1235
- Information Needs of Livestock Farm Families: A Case Study of Multan –https://ijciss.org/index.php/ijciss/article/view/521
- Impact of Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Livestock Farmers on the Usefulness of Governmental Services in Punjab (Pakistan)-https://doi.org/10.62345/jads.2023.12.3.120
- Pesticide Usage and its Application Patterns among Cotton Growers of the Southern Punjab, Pakistan –https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/pdf/10.5555/20210158426
- Information deficiency among farmers regarding vegetable production practices in peri urban areas of the Punjab-Pakistan – https://journals.esciencepress.net/index.php/IJAE/article/view/3494
- Perception and Correlation of Dairy Cattle Farmers Concerning Electronic Media as a Source of Information in Punjab, Pakistan –https://www.mdpi.com/2624-862X/2/3/39
- Quantitative Comparison of Use of ICTs between Extension Field Staff and Dairy Farmers for the Adoption of Dairy Animal’s Production Practices in the Punjab, Pakistan https://www.xisdxjxsu.asia/V18I12-35-2.pdf
- Relationship of Socio-Economic Characteristics of the Dairy Farmers and Their Awareness About ICTs Regarding Dairy Production Practices in Punjab, Pakistan –https://journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/14967
- 1Utilization and Effects of Sewerage Water for Vegetable Production among Vegetable Growers in Peri-Urban Areas of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan –https://www.xisdxjxsu.asia/V19I01-143.pdf
- Exploring The Use of Information Communication Technologies among Dairy Farmers to Improve Farm Productivity in Punjab Pakistan –https://esciencepress.net/journals/index.php/JACM/article/view/4506
Conference Papers
Book Chapter
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
- Agronomists Conference (Advanced Technologies: Tools or Replacements for Agronomists?) at Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba Canada Manitoba on 13-14 December 2023.
- An International Seminar/ Interactive Session “Opportunities & Challenges in Milk and Meat Sector” at Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad-Pakistan on 01 September 2020.
- International Buffalo congress” (IBC-2019) at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore-Pakistan” on 18-19 February 2019.
- Training on Biological Control of Parthenium Hysterophorus in Pakistan Using Stem Boring Weevil (Listronotus Setosipennis) at Ramada Hotel, 24-N, Gulberg II, Lahore 54660, Pakistan on 17-18 November 2022.
- “Slow space of Agricultural Biotechnology Adaptability: The Analysis and Way Forward” at University of Agriculture Faisalabad-Pakistan 10 October 2019.
- International Conference “Challenge and Opportunities to Boost Agriculture in Changing Climate”, at College of Agriculture, Bahadur Sub-Campus Layyah-Pakistan on 26-28 March 2018.
- 6th International Conference “Plant Health for Sustainable Agriculture” at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan & CCR Institute, Multan-Pakistan on 20-22 November 2017.
- International Workshop “Beans with Benefits Potential & Limitations for Mung bean Production” at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan on 08-10 August 2017.
- International Conference “Advances in Agricultural Resource Management” at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan on 05-07 April 2017.
- National Conference “Challenges and Opportunities to Boost Agriculture in Change Climate” at College of Agriculture, BZU, Bahadur Sub-Campus Layyah on 29-30 April 2017.
- International Conference “Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan” at University of California, Davis, USA & University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan on 17-19 November 2016
- International Conference “Forestry and Environment: Challenges and Prospects” at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan on 21-22 November 2016
- International Conference “Emerging horizons of Agri. Extension for sustainable rural development” at Institute of Agri. Ext., Edu. & Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan on 27-28 February 2014.
Projects
- Worked as Research Associate in HEC funded project entitled “An assessment of information gap of livestock farm families and their capacity building regarding utilization of information and communication technologies (ICTs)in the Punjab, Pakistan”.
- Worked as Project Team Member in CABI funded project “Awareness and Management of Parthenium Campaign”.
Achievements and Awards
- Awarded with “University Color” in extracurricular activities by Directorate of Sports, University of Agriculture Faisalabad-Pakistan.
- Awarded with “International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP)" by Higher Education Commission Pakistan.