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Sugar mills to get incentives hitherto available to IPPs: draft cogeneration policy readied The federal government has drafted a new co-generation policy for sugar mills, according to which…
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Edibles’ prices: Low income group hit hard by hike Recent increase in the price of flour ,along with increase in oil prices, power tariff and gas charges ,…
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FAO, UNDP to become member of MAB committee Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and UNDP would be made member of the National Man and Biosphere (MAB) Committee for…
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Tunnel to growth — High tunnels produce bountiful results The short nails and calloused hands of Sterling resident Don Adams are an indication he is familiar with hard work.…
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IDB to assist Punjab government in agriculture projects Islamic Development Bank (IDB) will provide assistance to Punjab government for different proposed projects for value addition in vegetable and…
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Pesticide-free: Drive to promote organic farming launched A campaign to promote organic farming to reduce the hazardous impact of pesticides was launched by a consumer rights non-governmental organisation…
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Wheat stocks: Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan witness substantial decline Wheat stocks in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KPK) and Balochistan have registered a substantial decline as compared to the corresponding…
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Plant breeding & genetics: experts suggest changes in curricula The Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa University of Agriculture, Peshawar held a three-day meeting on “The…
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Agriculture Equipments In Pakistan (A) Land development, leveling and clearing machinery and equipment. (i) Laser land leveling equipment; (ii) Hydraulically driven land leveler/land planer; (iii)Survey equipment like theodolite;…
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PSST, Shell unite to strengthen economic progress The Pakistan Society of Sugar Technologists (PSST) joined hands with Shell Pakistan to conduct the forty seventh annual convention bringing together…
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Sugarcane crushing could face delay Many sugar millers have apprehended that they may not be able to start cane crushing on time. The representative of Pakistan Sugar Mill…
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Pakistan, US agree to enhance agriculture research scope Pakistan and the United States Wednesday agreed to enhance scope of scientific research in agricultural sector in order to get…
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High Tunnels – Low Cost Seasonal Growth Space At a cost of $1to $2 per square foot, a high tunnel can add low-cost growing space for season extension…
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Detroit Hospital Takes a REAL Step toward Healing, Builds First Organic Hospital Greenhouse The Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield is home to Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, which…
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Enhancing agriculture productivity: scientists urged to enhance collaboration Speakers at a workshop on Monday called for conducting trans-disciplinary research work to increase the agricultural productivity and to motivate…
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Don’t Skip These Essential Steps When Preparing the Fall Garden For Planting As summer winds down we look forward to those blessed northerly winds bringing cool, crisp air,…
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Export to Afghanistan: petitions by sugar mills: ministry asked to respond The Lahore High Court here on Friday sought a reply from the ministry of commerce and trade…
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Wheat situation in KP Wheat is an important staple crop of the country. Although sown on a large area, there have been crises of short crop in the…
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Pakistan important market for Malaysian palm oil Pakistan, a very large consumer of vegetable oils and fats, remains a very large market for palm oil, thus making it…
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Power tariff for agriculture sector: KBP hails government decision Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) President Sardar Zafar Hussein Khan has welcomed the government announcement of fixing electricity tariff for…
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