Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan on Monday said that no duty-free cotton import will be permitted until and unless all the locally produced cotton is sold completely. While talking to journalist, he said better cotton crop is expected this year than previous year. He said, “We are also looking […]
APGMJA demands removal of ban on gold import August 23-2013 All Pakistan Gems Merchants and Jewellers Association (APGMJA) threatened to observe strike if the government did not lift ban from gold import. The gold and gems traders demanded of the government to review its decision to remove the restriction it recently imposed on import of […]
Vegetable Import From India: Consumer To Suffer Ultimately July 29,2013. LAHORE – The vegetable growers are losing against Indians at the home turf after opening of trade across Wahga border, mainly because their rivals are growing vegetables at much lower cost as they avail subsidies from their government. There are fears that the vegetable sector […]
Extortion in wholesale markets: no relief in sight for tea consumers There is no relief for consumers despite a substantial decline in tax rate on tea import because of a high incidence of extortion, market sources said here on Friday. According to major tea traders, the prevailing law and order situation is not only making […]
Classification Of Field Crops The importance of classification All objects are named and classified for practical purposes. Human beings, animals, birds, and insects have special names and classes. Even non-living entities have their names and classes. A special set of terms and names is associated with every business, trade, andprofession. Crop plants are no exception. […]
Introduction of Asian Ladybugs Into Europe Serious Mistake, Experts Say In retrospect, introducing the Asian ladybird into Europe was a serious mistake. The insect was introduced some twenty years ago in a conscious attempt to combat aphids. But research carried out at Wageningen UR (University & Research centre) into the invasion of this foreign insect […]
Promoting Productive Uses of Electricity in Rural Areas of Peru: Experiences and Lessons Learned This rural energy project, which included a pilot program to promote productive uses of electricity, supported over 4,970 families and micro-enterprises to adopt electricity to process cereals, coffee, cocoa, baked goods, meat products, milk, wood and metal products and handicrafts, and […]
Soil management for food security THE cultivated area is decreasing due to salinity/sodicity, water-logging, erosion and urbanization of agriculture land due to population growth. The decrease in cultivated area seems to widen the already existing gap between the food production and requirements. Agriculture productivity is based on soil’s potential to support crops on sustainable basis […]
In search of the perfect grain Increasing the yield potential of rice has always been the priority in working to increase food security. But, in the race to feed the world, grain quality, is sometimes forgotten. Developing rice varieties without considering grain quality can leave farmers with a low-value product and consumers with rice they […]
Spot rate higher on modest trade activity Spot rate was modestly higher on the cotton market on Friday in the process of tight supply by ginners, dealers said. The official spot rate picked up by Rs 50 to Rs 6,550, they said. In the ready business, nearly 2,000 bales of cotton changed hands between Rs […]
Rice Blast Control Division of Plant Sciences Blast, also called rotten neck, is one of the most destructive diseases of Missouri rice. Losses due to this disease have been on the increase since 2000. Blast does not develop every year but is very destructive when it occurs. Rice blast can be controlled by a combination […]
Submitting Insect and Mite Specimens for Identification Bruce A. Barrett Department of Entomology MU Extension provides an insect identification service to the public. If you properly submit specimens to us, we can promptly identify them and return to you with appropriate biological and control information. Send all insect specimens submitted for identification to your local […]
Troubleshooting Field Crop Problems Division of Plant Sciences Field crop problems ranging from stunted or abnormal plants to dead or dying plants can pose urgent and difficult questions with economic consequences for producers. This publication describes a systematic approach to help farmers and crop consultants determine the cause(s) of field crop problems. This process is […]
Prevention and control of animal diseases People who own or keep animals are responsible for their care and health. The Government has set a number of rules to monitor the health of kept animals. These rules largely concern the prevention, monitoring and control of animal diseases. The Government has also set specific rules for a […]
Pearlmillet heterosis and hybrid seed production 1. PEARL MILLET Heterosis and Hybrid Seed Production 2. Pearl millet (bajra)• Family:- Gramineae• Genus:- Pennisetum• Species:- americanum (l)k.Schum Glaucom (l) r.Br• Chromosome no.:- 2n=2x=14• Related species:- P.purpureum• Origin:- Africa 3. PLANT DESCRIPTION•Pearl millet [pennisetum glaucum (l.) r.Br.] is awarm season crop, planted in early summer whensoils have warmed […]
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. Hence our presentation will not include points that are know to you all Thank you 3. Overview and Importance Agrarian based economy of Pakistan Significant Contribution to […]
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 management, public awareness and weak enforcement of environmental policies. Among the major types of the pollution in the country are air, water and solid waste pollutions. Being […]
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 and food would run short. Access to clean water is as important as access to water itself. The health and economic effects of polluted water are well-documented. […]
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, and well drained. A pH of 5.5 to 6.5 is preferred. Preparing the planting bed Soil preparation should begin the fall before planting. At that time, turn […]
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 the American continent, watermelons were grown as early as 1629 in Massachusetts, and prior to 1664 in Florida. Climate The watermelon is tender to frost and requires […]