High price, poor quality of rice for exports: Pakistan loses Chinese market to Vietnam After a historic export of over 72623 tonnes non-Basmati rice to China this year, Pakistan has lost Chinese market to Vietnam mainly because of low quality of the exports and higher price of the commodity. The artificial jump in price of […]
Pakistan eyes $1 billion rice export to China Soaring rice demand in China prompted Pakistan to estimate the commodity’s export growth to $1 billion to the neighbouring state alone….but the trade needs government’s priority, it is learnt. China has emerged as new rice exporting market for Pakistani traders and rice export to neighbouring country has […]
Basmati Rice Exporter Alfarid Corporation (AFC) is the ISO 9001:2008 exporters of the finest & premium quality Basmati rice, member of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan REAP No. 2-1-08-4091, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & industry and, US FDA (Food & Drug Administration). AFC is the prominent rice exporter in Pakistan with specialization in export of all Basmati […]
Steep fall in rice exports KARACHI, June 10: A steep fall of around 38 per cent in Basmati rice exports during first 11 months (July to May) of current fiscal year resulted in lesser foreign exchange earning at $544 million as against $767m fetched in the same period last year. As a result of this, […]
Pakistan rice export falls to 40 per cent Pakistan’s rice exports have dropped by 40 per cent during the present financial year and the situation needs to be taken seriously, rice exporters said. Pakistan’s rice exports have dropped by 40 per cent during the present financial year and the situation needs to be taken seriously, […]
Halal Food exports to rise by Rs 20b ISLAMABAD – The government is expected to add additional Rs.20 billion in country’s export annually due to recently launched Halal Food Accreditation Scheme which may further grow with more consumer awareness in food as well as in non-food products. An official, requesting anonymity told on Sunday that […]
DCO orders food quality control LAHORE – DCO Lahore Ahad Khan has directed to check the premises of 38 marriage halls, whereas food samples of 65 different restaurants and food companies have been sent to laboratories for inspection by District Food Inspector Dr Masood Ashraf. Challans for substandard food items will be presented in courts […]
Mango Export from Pakistan and WTO Regime on Food & Agriculture The diversified natural resources [NR] and eco- systems, Pakistan is endowed with, gives Pakistan a comparative advantage in agro-livestock &fisheries [sub] sectors, over her competitors in this area. The agro-diversity best places the country to produce diversified goods in general and agro-livestock & fisheries […]
Livestock production systems Animals, including horses, mules, oxen, water buffalo, camels, llamas, alpacas, donkeys, and dogs, are often used to help cultivate fields, harvest crops, wrangle other animals, and transport farm products to buyers. Animal husbandry not only refers to the breeding and raising of animals for meat or to harvest animal products (like milk, eggs, or wool) on a continual basis, but also to the breeding and care of […]
Crop alteration and biotechnology Crop alteration has been practiced by humankind for thousands of years, since the beginning of civilization. Altering crops through breeding practices changes the genetic make-up of a plant to develop crops with more beneficial characteristics for humans, for example, larger fruits or seeds, drought-tolerance, or resistance to pests. Significant advances in […]
Agriculture & Environmental Studies Courses Agricultural studies give you the skills you need to work in the production of food and fibre – anywhere in the world. Agriculture is the world’s largest and most diverse industry – agricultural university could prepare you for work as an agribusiness manager, a trader on the stock market, a winegrower, or a […]
Traditional exports performance up despite fall in crops The value of traditional exports increased by USD189mn in the year ending April 2013 from a decline of USD11.3m in the year ending April 2012 and it was largely driven by volumes as unit export prices recorded a decline for most crops. This was said by the […]
Greek Egg and Lemon Soup This is a velvety lemon surprise. Feel a spring cold coming on? Have a bowl of this. It really hits the spot with the addition of the citrus.
Roasted Parsnip Bread Pudding Bread puddings are often sweet desserts, but this one is a savory side dish made with nutty cheeses, parsnips, and mushrooms.
ABOUT SHEEP One of the first farmed animals, reared for thousands of years for meat and milk. Read about how sheep and lambs are farmed today. There are over 1 billion sheep worldwide. The greatest numbers are farmed in Asia and Africa. Sheep are kept for meat (lamb and mutton) and for milk. Sheep are […]
Mangoes Mango (Mangifera indica L Family Anacardiaceae) is the second largest fruit crop of Pakistan. At present it is grown on an area of 170.1000 thousand hectares with production 1727.9000 thousand tones (Agricultural Statistics of Pakistan 2008-09). The area under mango crop has increased but the rise in production is comparatively slow.
Mango export to US almost halted US-Pakistan Business Council should play its role in convincing the US trade mission and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to formulate a soft policy regarding import of Pakistani mangoes. This was stated by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harvest Tradings Ahmad Jawad while talking to INP here on […]
Mango Le phénylpropionate de nandrolone est un mélange minéral non stéroïdien unique de magnésium, de zinc et de vitamine B6 avec une biodisponibilité élevée, destiné Fenilver (phenylpropionate de nandrolone) à l’augmentation naturelle des niveaux de testostérone, à l’augmentation des taux de facteur de croissance IGF-1, à l’augmentation de la force musculaire, à l’amélioration des performances […]
Recipe: Thai Green Mango Salad It is finally mango season and you must indulge in this deliciously tangy Thai Mango Salad before the raw, green mangoes vanish off the fruit carts. Addiction guaranteed! Ingredients: Green mangoes (peeled and shredded) 1 — 2 Water 3 tbsp Sugar 2 tbsp Fish sauce 1 tsp Small onion (sliced) […]
Pakistan all set to export mango to South Korea KARACHI: Pakistan will begin exporting mangoes to South Korea for the first time from June 11, an exporter told The News on Friday. “Pakistan has received a 200 ton export order of mangoes for South Korea,” said Sohail Nisar, Chairman Pakistan-Korea Business Council of FPCCI said, […]