Pakistan. Crops’ production targets not achieved: agriculture sector suffers losses worth Rs 219 billion this year Terming the year 2012 as bleakest year for Agriculture, Agri Forum Pakistan (AFP) claimed that the sector suffered Rs 219 billion losses this year in shape of failure in attaining the production targets set for major and minor crops […]
PARB approves Rs 450m for 30 research projects LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) has approved Rs450 million budget for year 2012-13 for funding high priority research projects under competitive grant system (CGS). LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) has approved Rs450 million budget for year 2012-13 for funding high priority research projects under competitive […]
Oil climbs above $92 LONDON: Oil extended a rally above $92 a barrel on Monday, spurred by expectations that a global economic recovery is gathering strength and as market bulls set their sights on $100 a barrel. US crude was trading 77 cents higher at $92.15 a barrel by 1108 GMT, just off a session […]
Pak always talked of trade not aid: Zardari President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistani textile industry is facing immense problems due to high rate of duties and taxes in European market. He said this during his meeting with the member of Europen ;Parliament Michael Giller at President House Islamabad.
Cotton target missed by 1.3m bales ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has missed its cotton production target by 1.3 million bales due to the sowing of the crop on a smaller area because of water shortage in the country. “The government had fixed 14.6 million bales as the cotton production target. The crop has currently been estimated at […]
Banana bract mosaic virus Banana bract mosaic virus (BBrMV) causes significant yield losses in banana and abacá in the Philippines, India and Sri Lanka. BBrMV could potentially be confused with Sugarcane mosaic virus (syn. Abaca mosaic virus), another potyvirus infecting both banana and abacá in the Philippines and inciting similar foliar symptoms. Symptoms: A full […]
Fertilizing Cycles for Citrus Trees Citrus trees benefit from proper application of fertilizer to enrich the soil. Like other fruit trees, citrus trees need the right balance of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous and trace elements like manganese, boron, copper and magnesium for vigorous growth and maximum fruit production. Before fertilizing, test the soil to see if […]
Directorate of Agricultural Information, Punjab LAHORE, December 18, 2012.Scientists of Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad have developed short duration crops resultantly area under cultivation has increased considerably. This was stated by Dr. Noor-ul-Islam, Director General Agriculture Research Punjab while addressing a seminar at Ayub Agricultural Research institute, Faisalabad. The international seminar on “Challenges and New […]
Chili Peppers Farming This guide is for anyone who has somehow hit on the idea that it would be fun to grow chile peppers. You haven’t grown them before, perhaps you haven’t really grown anything before. After a bit of research on the internet you are completely overwhelmed by the advice and information; not sure […]
Pakistan’s Vegetables Vegetables offer good value in terms of nutrients and therefore, less developed countries, especially South Asian States have vegetable dietary habits. Hence these poor countries grow and consume much more vegetables for their main food requirements. A rich purple vegetable that absorbs strong flavours well. It grows in Pakistan. Aubergene is uses for […]
Botanical & chemical description of radish Introduction The radish (Raphanussativus) is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. They are grown and consumed throughout the world. Radishes have numerous varieties, varying in size, color and duration of required cultivation time. There are some radishes that […]
Punjab AgriMarketing Company PAMCO’s formation is the recognition of the potential that exists in the Agribusiness sector of the largest province of Pakistan, Punjab. It is also a result of the changing investment climate of the country, wherein the private sector is leading the growth in the economy. PAMCO, is then a public sector initiative […]
Methodologies for Gas Emission Measurement in Broiler Houses: Poultry and Livestock Measurement of gaseous emissions from poultry and livestock facilities has been an active area of research for more than two decades. Large-scale national studies have been conducted in the USA and Europe. Lessons learned from these projects include an appreciation for the magnitude of […]
Gusty winds wreak havoc on fishing vessels Gusty winds wreaked havoc with fishing vessels as hundreds of fishermen were trapped in the middle of the sea, seafarers said on Saturday. “Hostile winds tore off across the sea and the fish harbour, trapping several boats deep sea while taking away six anchored boats off the shoreline […]
Growing extortion: seafood exporters threaten to shut processing plants Seafood exporters plan to seal their processing plants in protest against growing extortionist at the fish harbour as “lawlessness” is forcing them to abandon their businesses, sources said on Monday. “Outlaws are unleashed on exporters who rape Bengali immigrant women, beat up factory workers and rob […]
Hemorrhagic Septicemia in Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Calves Under Sub-Tropical Conditions in Pakistan In an outbreak of hemorrhagic septicemia in buffalo calves in Pakistan, 31.48% mortality was recorded. Mortality significantly peaked on 8th day (37%). Elevated body temperature (40.63+0.70°C), profuse salivation, dyspnea, respiratory sound “rales”, ocular discharge, mucus nasal discharge and restlessness were observed. Grossly, head, […]
Rabbit Farming for Meat: Livestock To fulfill the food demand for growing population, we have to find out different ways of food production. The rabbit known as “Micro-Livestock” can be a great source of food production. There is a great opportunity of rabbit farming in our country. Rabbit needs small place and less food for […]
Why flowers are so important? Flowers are the true gift of nature and are loved by everyone around the world. I believe they are the true beauty of nature and without them the world would be very much dull and not a very bright place to live in. They make the gardens blossom and make […]
Export market: China opens up for Pakistani mangoes BEIJING: Pakistan and China have signed a protocol paving the way for a significant breakthrough for market access of Pakistani mangoes in China. The document was signed between Pakistan’s Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR), and General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) […]
Army worm, aphid attack: experts warn cotton growers Punjab Agriculture Department has warned the growers on Thursday that chances of attack of army worm and aphid on cotton crop have increased due to recent rains. Agricultural experts said that growers can save their crops from damages from these insects by developing their skills to recognise […]