Category: Agribusiness Export

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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Fodder Seed Production

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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Nutrient Management and Fertilizer

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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Special Collections  Agriculture

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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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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Cattle Breeds in Pakistan

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

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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