Monsoon flashfloods inundate ailing economy
Monsoon flashfloods inundate ailing economy August 28-2013 Flashfloods caused by the recent monsoon rains and melting of summer ice has reportedly affected 1.4 million lives. Though the flood…
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Category: RISING FOOD PRICES
Agriculture a neglected sector
Agriculture a neglected sector August 28-2013 President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Haroon Agar stated that agriculture is much neglected sector which needs immediate attention…
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How Gardening Will Phase Out The Welfare State
How Gardening Will Phase Out The Welfare State August 26-2013 A recent study was conducted, state by state, of the monetary value of welfare benefits for a mother…
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The 1 Week Organic Fertilizer
The 1 Week Organic Fertilizer August 26-2013 “Fermented Organic Matter” is the English translation from its Japanese counterpart. It is commonly called as “Bokashi” or the “1 week…
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Sharon Johnson: Upside price potential
Sharon Johnson: Upside price potential August 13-2013 In the US, the final ginnings lower production figure was adopted this month. Domestic consumption was eased up 100K netting a decline…
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Evaluation of agronomic and economic benefits of using RTK-GPS-based auto-steer guidance systems for peanut digging operations
Evaluation of agronomic and economic benefits of using RTK-GPS-based auto-steer guidance systems for peanut digging operations August 13-2013 Increasing the peanut (Arachis hypogea L.) digger efficiency by accurate placement…
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Punjab govt to develop Rs 3 billion industrial city
Punjab govt to develop Rs 3 billion industrial city August 3-2013 LAHORE – The Punjab government plans to develop a new industrial city at a cost of Rs 3 billion…
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RESEARCH GRANTS TO BOOST AGRO PROCESSING INDUSTRY
RESEARCH GRANTS TO BOOST AGRO PROCESSING INDUSTRY August 1-2013 The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), which manages the Agro Processing Competitiveness Fund (APCF) on behalf of the Economic Development Department, is…
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NEW WARNING FOR ARSENIC IN RICE
NEW WARNING FOR ARSENIC IN RICE August 1-2013 Rice tainted with high levels of arsenic has been linked to genetic damage that heightens the risk of cancer, a…
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The Rural Non-farm Economy: Prospects for Growth and Poverty Reduction
The Rural Non-farm Economy: Prospects for Growth and Poverty Reduction July 31-2013 Policy makers have high expectations for the rural non-farm economy (RNFE). Given high income shares, growing…
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Pakistan: Priorities for Agriculture and Rural Development
Pakistan: Priorities for Agriculture and Rural Development BACKGROUND More than two-thirds of Pakistanis live in rural areas, of which about 68 percent are employed in agriculture (40 percent…
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Big sack-o-wheat program
Big sack-o-wheat program July 30,2013. “[Federal food and agriculture minister] Nazar Muhammad Gondal said that last year the growers were given slogan of ‘Grow more wheat’ while this…
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Food Security, Agriculture and Rural Development: Responding to Asia’s Food Crisis
Food Security, Agriculture and Rural Development: Responding to Asia’s Food Crisis July 30,2013. Two-thirds of the world’s one billion hungry reside in Asia and the Pacific and rising…
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Saudi Arabia’s food and agriculture sectors maintaining annual 18.5% growth
Saudi Arabia’s food and agriculture sectors maintaining annual 18.5% growth July 30,2013. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s agriculture and food sectors are expected to sustain a combined annual…
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Galaxie Corporation | Used Metalworking Machinery Dealer
Galaxie Corporation Used Metalworking Machinery Dealer July 29,2013. Galaxie Corporation – used metalworking machinery dealers specializing in the buying and selling of used steel mill, steel processing equipment, and…
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Sasta bazaars fail to deliver relief to citizens
Sasta bazaars fail to deliver relief to citizens July 29,2013. RAWALPINDI: Ramazan Sasta bazaars have failed to provide relief to the citizens, as the prices of daily-use items…
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Eat a Banana, Save the Planet!
Eat a Banana, Save the Planet! Look, I’ve never been the biggest fan of Chiquita Bananas, after having long ago learned about human-rights repressing, anti-democratic business practices which…
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Some say cows are killing the earth. So do we need to ban beef?
Some say cows are killing the earth. So do we need to ban beef? THE QUESTION: When are we going to hear more about the great elephant in…
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How To Grow And Care For A Peach Tree
How To Grow And Care For A Peach Tree Peach trees will reward a faithful gardener with abundant fruit if they are given the right growing conditions, fertilizer,…
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20 Plants for garden pathways which can handle foot traffic
20 Plants for garden pathways which can Anabolic steroids and generics Viagra is a scientifically developed formula containing zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6. This combination of ingredients stimulates…
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