Pearl Millet for Grain Introduction Growth Habits and Requirements Recommended Cultural Practices Pest Control Harvesting and Handling Marketing and Economics Introduction Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum [L.] R. Br.) has a long history of use as a summer grazing and hay crop in the southeastern United States. The recent development of new, adaptable and productive grain pearl […]
QUALITY SEED PRODUCTION IN PEARLMILLET VARIETIES Field selection for seed production The land for seed production should have good drainage facility. Because, pearlmillet plants do not withstand stagnation. The previous crop should not be of pearlmillet. If the previous crop is pearlmillet, then it should be of the same variety. Keeping these points in mind, […]
Fodder Seed Production SAGB is also engaged in fodder seed production as a parallel activity for the last two decades. Large-scale seed multiplication is undertaken through registered seed growers exclusively selected under this programme. Stringent quality control is carried out at every stage of seed production. Based on demand, the focus was on production of […]
Agro Products & Waste Division Pakistan is an agricultural country; therefore a huge quantity of the crop wastes is easily available at low cost, which could be converted into many other useful products by using separately or in combination. Agriculture may be defined as an integrated system of techniques to control the growth and harvesting […]
Fertilizer Industry of Pakistan 1. INTRODUCTIONOVERVIEW OF PAKISTAN’SECONOMY 2. Please Note We have made our presentation keeping in mind that you have some prior knowledge regarding the Sector. Hence our presentation will not include points that are know to you all Thank you 3. Overview and Importance Agrarian based economy of Pakistan Significant Contribution to […]
PAKISTAN’S WATER PROBLEMS: DO WE CARE ENOUGH TO ACT? Water pollution, discharge of effluents and unsafe drinking water are factors among others that pose a threat to human wellbeing and Pakistan’s ecosystem. While some do not have water to drink, others waste it in vast quantities. Witness the women carrying water on their heads for […]
Fertilizer sector invested $2.3 billion in 4 years LAHORE: Fertilizer sector has invested $2.3 billion in last 4 years making Pakistan self-sufficient in urea production and earned huge profit despite gas supply suspension for a long time. LAHORE: Fertilizer sector has invested $2.3 billion in last 4 years making Pakistan self-sufficient in urea production and […]
Nutrient Management and Fertilizer Most fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture contain the three basic plant nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Some fertilizers also contain certain “micronutrients,” such as zinc and other metals, that are necessary for plant growth. Materials that are applied to the land primarily to enhance soil characteristics (rather than as […]
Pakistan to face 31% water shortage by 2025 FAISALABAD: Water shortage in Pakistan will increase to 31% of people’s needs by 2025 and this underlines the need for some tangible steps, including water usage charges and building of storages, to cope with the problem. These were the views of speakers at a seminar arranged by the […]
Special Collections Agriculture Agriculture may be distinguished from horticulture in that agriculture connotes the cultivation of food crops on a large-scale, commercial basis, often including the raising of livestock. The line of demarcation between these two allied fields is far from distinct: the private gardener may market surplus products from the garden commercially, while the […]
Sustainable agriculture and fertilizer practices in Pakistan Agriculture is the mainstay of Pakistan’s economy. It has a total area of 79.61 million hectare, and the total area used for crop production is only 22 million ha. Of which about 18 million ha (80 percent) are irrigated. Pakistan agriculture accounts for 24 percent of the growth […]
PAKISTAN – DISCOVER THE POTENTIAL Pakistan has been blessed by nature in the form of a very fertile land whose bounties have been enjoyed by its people for the past 63 years. These resources, some hidden like treasures under the soil and some requiring tilling of land to bring them up, have made an enormous […]
The Mining of Precious Minerals in Pakistan In nominal terms, Pakistan’s economy is the 47th largest economy in the world but in the terms of Purchasing Power Parity, Pakistan is on number 27th. The economy of Pakistan is semi-industrialized which mainly encompasses chemicals, textile, food processing, agriculture, mining and many other industries. Just like the textile […]
Pollution in Pakistan and its solutions POLLUTION IN Pakistan is a major environmental and economic concern, growing hastily with the increase in population, mainly due to poor pollution management, public awareness and weak enforcement of environmental policies. Among the major types of the pollution in the country are air, water and solid waste pollutions. Being […]
The Pakistan water quality crisis Water is essential for the survival of all living things. Without water, humans would die in a few days, crops would not grow and food would run short. Access to clean water is as important as access to water itself. The health and economic effects of polluted water are well-documented. […]
Watermelon A member of the Cucumber family, native to tropical Africa, the watermelon needs a long, dry growing season. Soil, for good watermelons, should be light, fertile, deep, and well drained. A pH of 5.5 to 6.5 is preferred. Preparing the planting bed Soil preparation should begin the fall before planting. At that time, turn […]
Growing Watermelon in the Home Garden History Africa is considered to be the native home of the watermelon. It was found growing wild by Livingstone in 1854. On the American continent, watermelons were grown as early as 1629 in Massachusetts, and prior to 1664 in Florida. Climate The watermelon is tender to frost and requires […]
Cattle Breeds in Pakistan Cattle belong to the family Bovidae. European cattle are non-humped and belong to the species Bos taurus, while the cattle found in Pakistan are humped and belong to the species Bos indicus. Cattle belong to the family Bovidae. European cattle are non-humped and belong to the species Bos taurus, while the cattle found in Pakistan are humped and […]
Corn Rootworms Western Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera LeConte Northern Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica barberi Smith & Lawrence Southern Corn Rootworm, Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi Barber Appearance and Life History Male (left) and Female (right) western corn rootworms Photo by B. Christine Corn rootworms are important insect pest of corn in the Midwest. Two species of rootworms that may cause severe damage to […]
Western Corn Rootworm Quick Facts… Western corn rootworm larvae feed on root hairs and small roots; larger rootworms feed on primary roots. Crop rotation is the most consistent and economical means of controlling western corn rootworm populations. Cultural practices that promote strong root systems and a vigorous crop will make corn more tolerant to rootworm […]