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…
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Category: Agribusiness development
QUALITY SEED PRODUCTION IN PEARLMILLET VARIETIES
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.…
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Fodder Seed Production
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…
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Agro Products & Waste Division
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…
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Fertilizer Industry of Pakistan
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.…
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PAKISTAN’S WATER PROBLEMS: DO WE CARE ENOUGH TO ACT?
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…
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Fertilizer sector invested $2.3 billion in 4 years
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…
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Nutrient Management and Fertilizer
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,”…
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Pakistan to face 31% water shortage by 2025
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…
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Special Collections Agriculture
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…
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Sustainable agriculture and fertilizer practices in Pakistan
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…
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PAKISTAN – DISCOVER THE POTENTIAL
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…
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The Mining of Precious Minerals in Pakistan
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…
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Pollution in Pakistan and its solutions
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…
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The Pakistan water quality crisis
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…
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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,…
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Growing Watermelon in the Home Garden
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…
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Cattle Breeds in Pakistan
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…
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Corn Rootworms
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…
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Western Corn Rootworm
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…
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