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The Next Green Revolution: How Autonomous Robot Tractors Are the Key to Sustainable Farming

The Next Green Revolution: How Autonomous Robot Tractors Are the Key to Sustainable Farming

In today’s world, where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of global concerns, the agricultural industry is undergoing a transformation. With the increasing demand for food production and the need to minimize the negative impact on the environment, the next green revolution is emerging. This revolution is centered around autonomous robot tractors, which […]

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Global Agricultural Trade and Food Security: Investigating the Effects of Post-War Agricultural Changes

Global Agricultural Trade and Food Security: Investigating the Effects of Post-War Agricultural Changes

In the aftermath of World War II, the global agricultural landscape experienced significant transformations that reshaped trade policies and had profound effects on food security worldwide. The emergence of international agricultural markets, accompanied by changes in trade policies, played a pivotal role in determining food availability, accessibility, and affordability. This article aims to explore the […]

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Jatoi to inaugurate Red Chillies Processing Centre

Jatoi to inaugurate Red Chillies Processing Centre

The Federal Minister Industries and Production Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi will inaugurate the Red Chilies Processing Centre on Tuesday at Kunri in Sindh province. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has established the centre under the Public Sector Development Programme. SEMDA Chief Executive Officer Sher Ayub and other officials would also be present […]

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Vegetable prices register marked increase last week in Pakistan

Vegetable prices register marked increase last week in Pakistan

Increase in prices of vegetable and other important kitchen items, like pulses, sugar, flour, was witnessed during last week. A visit to local markets revealed that prices of vegetable have gone up by up to 90 percent in retail market, which is beyond the purchasing power of poverty-stricken masses. Consumers complained that authorities didn’t take […]

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Vegetable farmers trained in seedling production

Vegetable farmers trained in seedling production

Vegetable farmers trained in seedling production Vegetable growers from various regions of the country were provided a comprehensive training here by the scientists of Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) to help them produce healthy seedling for better and enhanced crop production.

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Up to 80 percent price hike registered in all varieties of fruits

Up to 80 percent price hike registered in all varieties of fruits

Up to 80 percent price hike registered in all varieties of fruits  The sky-rocketing prices of fruits in wholesale and retail markets have pushing the buyers beyond their purchasing power, as registering an hike of 70 to 80 percent in all varieties of fruits during the first 10 days of the holy month of Ramazan. […]

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15.25 percent increase in export of fishery products recorded

15.25 percent increase in export of fishery products recorded

15.25 percent increase in export of fishery products recorded  There has been a 15.25 percent increase in the export of the fish and fishery products. This was stated in a press release of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping released by media cell here on Saturday. It said that in pursuance of the policies framed […]

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Seafood exports surge by $85.2 million

Seafood exports surge by $85.2 million

Seafood exports surge by $85.2 million Pakistan’s seafood export surged by $85.202 million or over 34 percent during July-September period of the current fiscal year for a better global demand, exporters said on Tuesday. The country exported $85.202 million in July-September period of the current fiscal year as compared to the commodity’s export of $63.422 […]

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Exports Can Fetch Valuable Foreign Exchange, Says Poultry Association

Exports Can Fetch Valuable Foreign Exchange, Says Poultry Association

Exports Can Fetch Valuable Foreign Exchange, Says Poultry Association PAKISTAN – Pakistan stands to benefit from growing demand of Halal food the world over. Currently, ten per cent of live birds are being exported, and when converted to value added products, could fetch over $40 million per annum, according to Khalil Sattar, Chairman Pakistan Poultry […]

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Key Sectors: Agribusiness

Key Sectors: Agribusiness

Key Sectors: Agribusiness Since the first plantings in 1846, the South Georgian Bay area including Meaford has enjoyed the distinction of being Ontario’s most northern apple-producing area. There are approximately 1200 acres of land currently being used for apple production, Today Meaford’s favourable microclimate hosts an increasingly diversified agribusiness sector.

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Exploring the Field of Horticulture

Exploring the Field of Horticulture

Exploring the Field of Horticulture Commentary Unit 1 of your textbook begins by defining horticulture as a word derived from a Latin word meaning “garden cultivation.” Definitions of horticulture are numerous. Many texts give long, technical, or incomplete definitions. The horticulture industry has developed far beyond a simple definition. So, in this course, rather than learning several […]

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Low Tunnel Hoop Benders

Low Tunnel Hoop Benders

Low Tunnel Hoop Benders Extend the growing season for cold-hardy crops with a very late season harvest or overwinter them for earliest possible Spring harvest. These units quickly creates low tunnel hoops out of galvanized electrical conduit (EMT) to withstand brutal fall winds and heavy winter snow loads. 1/2″ conduit is recommended for most applications, […]

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FAO, UNDP to become member of MAB committee

FAO, UNDP to become member of MAB committee

FAO, UNDP to become member of MAB committee Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and UNDP would be made member of the National Man and Biosphere (MAB) Committee for greater collaboration with the international stakeholders and local communities. It was decided in the meeting of Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid with UNDP Assistant […]

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Pesticide-free: Drive to promote organic farming launched

Pesticide-free: Drive to promote organic farming launched

Pesticide-free: Drive to promote organic farming launched A campaign to promote organic farming to reduce the hazardous impact of pesticides was launched by a consumer rights non-governmental organisation (NGO). TheNetwork for Consumer Protection will encourage farmers to adopting practices of growing organic food , the organisation announced on Friday.

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High Tunnels – Low Cost Seasonal Growth Space

High Tunnels – Low Cost Seasonal Growth Space

High Tunnels – Low Cost Seasonal Growth Space At a cost of $1to $2 per square foot, a high tunnel can add low-cost growing space for season extension or plant protection. Growers and researchers are finding many innovative ways to utilize these structures to supplement their greenhouse operations. By definition, the high tunnel is a […]

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Detroit Hospital Takes a REAL Step toward Healing, Builds First Organic Hospital Greenhouse

Detroit Hospital Takes a REAL Step toward Healing, Builds First Organic Hospital Greenhouse

Detroit Hospital Takes a REAL Step toward Healing, Builds First Organic Hospital Greenhouse The Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield is home to Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, which recently made news headlines nationwide with the opening of its new million-dollar organic greenhouse and garden, which is believed to be the first of its kind in […]

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10 Under-Used Trees and Shrubs For the Fruitful Edible Yard

10 Under-Used Trees and Shrubs For the Fruitful Edible Yard

10 Under-Used Trees and Shrubs For the Fruitful Edible Yard As the movement toward local, sustainable food grows across the nation and around the world, more people are recognizing that our own yards offer plenty of opportunity for growing our own. Edible landscaping is the perfect complement to a vegetable garden. Edible landscaping simply means […]

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Wheat situation in KP

Wheat situation in KP

Wheat situation in KP Wheat is an important staple crop of the country. Although sown on a large area, there have been crises of short crop in the country whenever the support prices fixed were not considered profitable by the farmers. The country seems to be moving towards a wheat crisis following an apparent shortage […]

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