Nematodes Encapsulated to Better Battle Corn Pests Each spring, the western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera) awakens from its winter slumber to wreak havoc on corn crops across the United States. The pest emerges in larval form, hatching from small white eggs deposited beneath the soil and causing significant feeding damage to the grain crop’s roots. […]
Pioneer Crop Insights Successful weed resistance management requires a corn producer to thoughtfully choose the proper tools for weed management consistent with his farm operation. Uncontrolled grass weeds such as the foxtails, different species of Panicum, and various species of crabgrass are particularly powerful in preventing corn from attaining its maximum yield. Primary Herbicides Families […]
Agriculture in KPK KPK is sheltering a population of more than 20 million people. The major portion of this population i.e. about 83% is dwelling in rural areas putting a tremendous pressure on land resources. To cater for the livelihood needs of this mammoth population, the province possesses 10.17 million hectares of land. However, the […]
Agriculture Research Introduction Mandate/Objectives Functions Organizational Chart Achievements Research Institutes/Stations/Sub stations Developmental Projects Introduction In NWFP, systematic agricultural research was started in 1908 at Tarnab, Peshawar by the then Govt. which was further strengthened and expanded to the entire Province over the years by formation and establishment of new research stations and institutes. Now a […]
Sindh Food Department procures 300,000 tonnes less wheat By Tanveer Sher KARACHI: Sindh Food Department after hectic efforts managed to procure around a million tonne wheat out of a total target of 1.3 million tonne set for the current year. Previous year the target of 1.3 million tonne was achieved with relative ease but this […]
WHAT IS INGA ALLEY CROPPING? Alley cropping is the growing of crops between rows of trees. Inga alley cropping consists of growing crops between rows of Inga trees. This has been found to increase yields. It is sustainable as it enables the same plot to be cultivated over and over, thus eliminating the need for […]
Agricultural Sector in Pakistan Background Pakistan has a rich and vast natural resource base, covering various ecological and climatic zones; hence the country has great potential for producing all types of food commodities. Agriculture has an important direct and indirect role in generating economic growth. The importance of agriculture to the economy is seen in […]
US keen to promote agriculture in Pakistan: Ambassador Olson United States’ ambassador Richard Olson reaffirmed the long-term US government’s support to farming communities in Pakistan. “Since the 1950s, the United States has been working to support agriculture in Pakistan by introducing the orange and helping to double the country’ wheat production. Today, we continue our […]
KALMBACH FEEDS TO BUILD FIRST RURAL PUBLIC COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELING STATION Source: Kalmbach Feeds news release Kalmbach Feeds, Inc., has contracted with TruStar Energy to build a public Compressed Natural Gas [CNG] fast-fill station near its Wyandot County manufacturing plants and distribution center. Kalmbach Feeds is a leading innovator in the animal feed industry, […]
Agriculture Statistics Introduction Agriculture constitutes the largest sector of our economy. Majority of the population, directly or indirectly, dependent on this sector. It contributes about 24 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounts for half of employed labour force and is the largest source of foreign exchange earnings.
Precision agriculture issues Precision agriculture aims to optimize field-level management with regard to: crop science: by matching farming practices more closely to crop needs (e.g. fertilizer inputs); environmental protection: by reducing environmental risks and footprint of farming (e.g. limiting leaching of nitrogen); economics: by boosting competitiveness through more efficient practices (e.g. improved management of fertilizer […]
Precision Agriculture Precision farming or satellite farming is a farming management concept based on observing and responding to intra-field variations. Today, precision agriculture is about whole farm management with the goal of optimizing returns on inputs while preserving resources. It relies on new technologies like satellite imagery, information technology, and geospatial tools. It is also aided by farmers’ ability to locate their […]
DUPONT LOWERS ITS EARNINGS FORECAST DUE TO COOL, WET PLANTING SEASON. Source: DuPont news release At the Deutsche Bank Global Industrial and Basic Materials conference today, DuPont (NYSE: DD) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Nicholas C. Fanandakis reported that DuPont’s goal is to generate superior shareholder returns and increase the value of the […]
Agribusiness initiatives often harm as much as they help. Join us from 1-3pm BST on Thursday, 4 April, to discuss how to bring about positive development outcomes in the agribusiness sector How can agribusiness offer a way out of poverty for developing countries? Photograph: Pascal Rossignol/Reuters The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nation (FAO) defines […]
Agribusiness is synonymous with corporate farming. It combines the words agriculture and business and it involves a range of activities and methods used involving modern food production. This involves farming, seed supply, agrichemicals, farm machinery, wholesale and distribution of products, processing, marketing, and retail sales. They do not necessarily take into consideration environmental and social […]
MINGORA – Flood water in SwatRiver on Thursday washed away part of Kanjo Ayub bridge. The water level in SwatRiver is rising with the rise in temperature and the river is in medium flood. Local sources said that flow of water was increasing gradually and it was feared that the remaining part of Kanju Ayub bridge […]
Demand for Canadian wheat might improve in the aftermath of the surprising discovery of a genetically modified trait in a U.S. wheat field, but market analysts worry the incident might raise fears among buyers about North American wheat rather than just U.S. wheat. U.S. wheat exports threatened The appearance of Roundup Ready wheat volunteers in […]
Wild buckwheat is a prolific and aggressive weed. Weed of the Week: wild buckwheat Wild buckwheat, or polygonum convolvulus becomes a problem when later season rain interferes with post emergent spraying or arrives after spraying. In those years, the weed can make seed and interfere with crops and harvestability. Its wiry stems rise up through […]
The North Okanagan Livestock Association is working on pilot projects with foresters to rebuild ranges and ensure there is enough water in a balanced ecosystem. | File photo B.C. livestock group works to balance forests with forage VERNON, B.C. — The competition for resources is a common theme on the diverse landscape of British Columbia. […]
TRIMBLE ACQUIRES ACTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES Jun. 14, 2013 Source: Trimble news release Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has acquired privately-held Actronic Holdings Limited of Auckland, New Zealand. Actronic Technologies is a leading provider of weighing technology and payload information systems for construction, aggregates, mining and waste markets. Financial terms were not disclosed. Actronic […]