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 combination of yield components such as number of reproductive units per unit area, number of seeds per reproductive unit, and weight per seed. Tailor crop maturity to […]
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 by 24 percent.Rice, one of the world’s most important foods, is a labor-intensive crop that also requires plenty of water. Often, water pumped to flood rice fields […]
A new era of ever expanding, versatile ties – Pak-China cooperation ISLAMABAD – The development projects committed under the eight memorandums of understanding (MoU) signed during Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s visit to China and the establishment of a `China Cell’ at the PM’s office to oversee the smooth execution of projects carried out by Chinese firms, […]
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 a farmer can develop specific fertilizer recommendations. Periodic soil testing combined with a good record-keeping system for each field (including information on prior soil tests, fertilizer and […]
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 even if those neighbours are sealed in a box, suggesting plants have a hitherto-unrecognised sense. Plants are known to have many of the senses we do: they […]
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 up work on 969 MW project. China Gezhouba Group of Companies (CGGC) Vice-President Deng held talks in Beijing with the Pakistani side and briefed them on the […]
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 accomplishing the mission and protecting neighboring fields. Mark Hanna, Iowa State University Extension agricultural engineer offers these 10 tips for more effective and safe spraying. 1. Small […]
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 (FY) 2012-13, against the subsequent period the previous year. On a year-on-year basis the production increased by 4.24 percent in May 2013 in contrast to May 2012, […]
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 reviving the installed capacity of electricity are the key to bridge the electricity demand and supply gap, currently hovering between 3000 to 3500 mega watts, at the […]
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 at a local hotel. The event was organised by the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Pakistan, in collaboration with Ministry of Commerce, Pakistan Horticulture Export & […]
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 readily available in the country to resolve the current energy crisis. Pakistan is facing a severe energy crisis which is not only playing havoc with lives of […]
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, helping to replenish global inventories and raise expectations for more stable markets in 2013/14, according to the latest issue of FAO’s quarterly Crop Prospects and Food Situation […]
Challenges Faced By Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector The economy of Pakistan depends heavily on agriculture. Importance of this sector is manifold as it feeds people, provides raw material for industry and is the base of our foreign trade. Foreign exchange earned from merchandise exports is 45% of total exports of Pakistan. It contributes 26% of GDP […]
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Smuggled cigarettes: action plan a must to deal with illicit trade An enforcement action plan is needed to effectively deal with the illicit trade of smuggled cigarettes by constituting joint task force of police, Customs Intelligence and Inland Revenue Department to supervise, monitor and regulate the industry to control sale of smuggled cigarettes across the […]
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% to the gross domestic product, employs 44% of the labour force and has a significant share in export earnings. The sector not only meets food requirements of […]
Electricity debt: Iran agrees to barter wheat Iran has agreed to barter wheat worth $9 million from Pakistan in relation to Pakistan”s debts for electricity supplied by Iran, Iranian Deputy Energy Minister Mohammad Behzad said. It is worth mentioning that the Iranian Plant Protection Organisation had announced earlier that it will not approve the quality […]
Major agribusiness conference kicks off in Taipei Taipei City is hosting the Asian Food and Agribusiness Conference 2103: Biotechnology and Global Competitiveness July 15-18, the largest major international agricultural research event to be held in Taiwan in recent years, the ROC Council of Agriculture announced. Close to 100 industry members, government officials and academics from […]
IFC-HBL collaboration for farming loans KARACHI: International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with Habib Bank Limited to help the company increase lending to farmers, boosting agricultural productivity and spurring economic growth, a press release issued on Monday said. IFC will advise HBL as it rolls out […]
Improve The Production In AGRICULTURE Pertinent to Agriculture Sector Development we all know that enabling environment is a prerequisite for boosting productivity, for which FINCON has mediated through one of its division AGRICON. Globally, the relative significance of farming has dropped steadily since the beginning of industrialization, and in 2003 – for the first time in history […]