Monsoon: Ongoing rain spell a boon for Potohar farmers
Monsoon: Ongoing rain spell a boon for Potohar farmers ISLAMABAD:The ongoing spell of rains, which has brought relief from the heat for residents of the twin cities, will…
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Objectives of cultivar improvement
Objectives of cultivar improvement Breeders and agronomists have certain objectives in mind for crop improvement These objectives are to: Evolve cuItivars with increased yield by obtaining the optimum…
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MIRI Method Reduces Water Use In Rice Field Tests
MIRI Method Reduces Water Use In Rice Field Tests Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and cooperating scientists are studying a system that, in rice field tests, cuts water use…
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Proper use of fertiliser increases overall production
Proper use of fertiliser increases overall production Soil testing is the only way to determine the available nutrient status in soil or soil-less media and the only way…
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Plants may be able to ‘hear’ others
Plants may be able to ‘hear’ others THEY can “smell” chemicals and respond to light, but can plants hear sounds? It seems chilli seeds can sense neighbouring plants…
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Chinese company to accelerate work on Neelum-Jhelum project
Chinese company to accelerate work on Neelum-Jhelum project BEIJING – The Chinese contractor building the mega Neelum-Jhelum hydro-power plant has decided to deploy more engineers and technical staff to speed…
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10 tips for better crop spraying
10 tips for better crop spraying Spraying pesticides on your fields is one of those jobs where the margin for error is pretty narrow, both in terms of…
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Production of petroleum products surges by 15.21pc in 11 months
Production of petroleum products surges by 15.21pc in 11 months ISLAMABAD – The production of petroleum products rose by 15.21 percent during the first 11 months of the fiscal year…
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Pak growers can topple Indian agriculture rates: Agri Forum Chairman
Pak growers can topple Indian agriculture rates: Agri Forum Chairman LAHORE – Pakistani growers can produce vegetables, fruits, meat and other agricultural commodities on 25 per cent lower rates than…
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Fertilizing Roses
Fertilizing Roses Proper fertilization will help you roses produce more and larger blooms and will shorten the rest periods between flurries of bloom. A complete fertilizer relatively high…
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A Basic Guide To Water Soluble Fertilizers
A Basic Guide To Water Soluble Fertilizers You may think that early August is a terrible time to be thinking about planting a vegetable garden; but if you…
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Growers’ body urges new government to declare agriculture its top priority
Growers’ body urges new government to declare agriculture its top priority Representatives of Growers’ organizations have urged the incoming government to declare agriculture as its top priority…
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Soil structure in Pakistan
Soil structure in Pakistan Aridity as a factor. The formation of structure is inhibited in many areas of Pakistan. The most important limiting factor is aridity, especially from…
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To give or not to give patents to plant breeders?
To give or not to give patents to plant breeders? ” 80% of 5,000 varieties of seeds patented by companies in the US in 2012 were from Pakistan…
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Local, alternate resources vital to energize Pakistan
Local, alternate resources vital to energize Pakistan Lahore—Optimum utilization of all energy resources including hydel, coal, biomass, wind and solar; more dependence on local sources as well as…
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Taste of Pakistani mango’ held in Seoul
Taste of Pakistani mango’ held in Seoul The first ever mango promotion event in South Korea “Taste of Pakistani Mango” was held in Seoul on Friday, 12th July…
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Research being conducted in universities
Research being conducted in universities Pakistani universities, in collaboration with leading American and British universities, are undertaking joint research projects for effective use of natural and renewable sources…
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World cereal production to increase by 7 percent in 2013
World cereal production to increase by 7 percent in 2013 World total cereal production is forecast to increase by about 7 percent in 2013 compared to last year,…
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Poor law and order : Demand of dates falls to 35 percent
Poor law and order : Demand Le sildénafil est un complément intéressant car ses bienfaits ne sont pas aussi directs que les suppléments comme Cenforce 200 (Sildenafil) France…
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Fostering agriculture through marketing reforms
Fostering agriculture through marketing reforms LAHORE: Agriculture is the main driving force behind Pakistan’s economy and is the key contributor to economic growth and development. It contributes 21%…
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