Soil structure in Pakistan Aridity as a factor. The formation of structure is inhibited in many areas of Pakistan. The most important limiting factor is aridity, especially from Multan southward. In these areas the moisture required for structure forma- tion is obtained mainly from river or canal flooding. Thus the degree of soil development in […]
To give or not to give patents to plant breeders? ” 80% of 5,000 varieties of seeds patented by companies in the US in 2012 were from Pakistan and India,” Centre for Culture and Development Advisor Dr Nadeem Omar. LAHORE: Different views were presented at a seminar on Tuesday on the Plant Breeder Rights (PBR) […]
Local, alternate resources vital to energize Pakistan Lahore—Optimum utilization of all energy resources including hydel, coal, biomass, wind and solar; more dependence on local sources as well as reviving the installed capacity of electricity are the key to bridge the electricity demand and supply gap, currently hovering between 3000 to 3500 mega watts, at the […]
Taste of Pakistani mango’ held in Seoul The first ever mango promotion event in South Korea “Taste of Pakistani Mango” was held in Seoul on Friday, 12th July at a local hotel. The event was organised by the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Pakistan, in collaboration with Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan Horticulture Export & […]
Research being conducted in universities Pakistani universities, in collaboration with leading American and British universities, are undertaking joint research projects for effective use of natural and renewable sources readily available in the country to resolve the current energy crisis. Pakistan is facing a severe energy crisis which is not only playing havoc with lives of […]
World cereal production to increase by 7 percent in 2013 World total cereal production is forecast to increase by about 7 percent in 2013 compared to last year, helping to replenish global inventories and raise expectations for more stable markets in 2013/14, according to the latest issue of FAO’s quarterly Crop Prospects and Food Situation […]
Challenges Faced By Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector The economy of Pakistan depends heavily on agriculture. Importance of this sector is manifold as it feeds people, provides raw material for industry and is the base of our foreign trade. Foreign exchange earned from merchandise exports is 45% of total exports of Pakistan. It contributes 26% of GDP […]
Poor law and order : Demand Le sildénafil est un complément intéressant car ses bienfaits ne sont pas aussi directs que les suppléments comme Cenforce 200 (Sildenafil) France le lactosérum ou la créatine. Il joue un rôle de soutien pour aider à garder votre corps en bonne santé malgré le stress de consentement lié au […]
Fostering agriculture through marketing reforms LAHORE: Agriculture is the main driving force behind Pakistan’s economy and is the key contributor to economic growth and development. It contributes 21% to the gross domestic product, employs 44% of the labour force and has a significant share in export earnings. The sector not only meets food requirements of […]
Electricity debt: Iran agrees to barter wheat Iran has agreed to barter wheat worth $9 million from Pakistan in relation to Pakistan”s debts for electricity supplied by Iran, Iranian Deputy Energy Minister Mohammad Behzad said. It is worth mentioning that the Iranian Plant Protection Organisation had announced earlier that it will not approve the quality […]
IFC, HBL sign pact to increase lending to farmers IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with HBL to help the company increase lending to farmers, boosting agricultural productivity and spurring economic growth. IFC will advise HBL as it rolls out a plan to disburse almost 25,000 new loans to […]
IFC-HBL collaboration for farming loans KARACHI: International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with Habib Bank Limited to help the company increase lending to farmers, boosting agricultural productivity and spurring economic growth, a press release issued on Monday said. IFC will advise HBL as it rolls out […]
Improve The Production In AGRICULTURE Pertinent to Agriculture Sector Development we all know that enabling environment is a prerequisite for boosting productivity, for which FINCON has mediated through one of its division AGRICON. Globally, the relative significance of farming has dropped steadily since the beginning of industrialization, and in 2003 – for the first time in history […]
Promoting Economic Development in Rural Areas Ten individuals, including economic strategists, business leaders, government policymakers, and academics from Ireland and Northern Ireland were selected to engage with their American counterparts to explore and share strategies for encouraging economic development in rural areas. The programme examined the role that small business development, inward investment, corporate incentive […]
Agribusiness and Innovation Systems in Africa This book examines how agricultural innovation arises in four African countries – Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda – through the lens of agribusiness, public policies, and specific value chains for food staples, high value products, and livestock. Determinants of innovation are not viewed individually but within the context of […]
Innovation for Agribusiness (INOVAGRO) Private Sector-Led Rural Growth in Northern Mozambique Formal commercial actors are needed to sustain and expand agricultural value chains. Poor farmers, either individually or within groups, cannot effectively penetrate international and formal markets without the formal intermediaries involved in quality management, bulking, and export. Under the right conditions, these formal commercial […]
Agribusiness Innovation and Growth 2013 New Zealand’s agritech sector is a $3 billion industry, generating export sales in excess of $700 million a year. Top players in the sector are gathering in Hamilton on the night before Fieldays for a mini-symposium on agribusiness and innovation. It’s a Universities New Zealand event, hosted by the University […]
Weaknesses in Agribusiness Curricula in Sub Saharan Universities: Demand for Change. The increasing complexity and dynamic nature of agribusiness in Africa demands equally flexible responses in agribusiness teaching and learning. The use and conservation of natural resources has consequences not just for agriculture but for the social and economic welfare of humanity as a whole. […]
Agribusiness and Commodity Risk Summary: This edited collection discusses risk management in world agricultural markets. The emphasis is on the use of exchange-traded and OTC derivatives to manage price risk. Two specifically useful chapters are on collateral management and the development of warehouse receipt systems in developing countries. Chapters on the credit risk of OTC […]
The ecosystem approach to fisheries management Aquatic ecosystems, including rivers, lakes and inland seas, flood plains, coastal lagoons and estuaries, coastal shelves and open oceans cover a very large part of the earth’s surface and, among other amenities, goods and services, sustain the production of fisheries and aquaculture. They yield about 120 million tonnes of […]