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 […]
Saving citrus from fruit fly PAKISTAN is an important global producer and exporter of the fruit. In 2004, citrus production exceeded 167,000 tons with 95 per cent grown in Punjab. Most of the citrus output here (80 per cent) is reliant on mandarins. Pakistan is the largest producer (95 per cent) of the world kinnow. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
China Seen Ramping Up Wheat Imports After Rain Hurts Crop China may boost wheat purchases from Australia by 67 percent this year, according to grain handler Emerald Group Australia Pty, adding to signs that imports by the largest user will jump after rains hurt local crops. Prices rose. Shipments may reach 2 million metric tons […]
Importing bumblebees for farming and gardening is spreading disease Bumblebees imported from abroad to pollinate fruit crops and garden flowers are spreading disease among native insects and may be driving the widespread decline of bees. A new study has discovered that bumblebee colonies bred commercially in Central and Eastern Europe for use by British farmers […]
High input costs to adversely impact wheat output October 25, 2012: The domestic wheat production is expected to decline during Rabi Crop Season 2012-13 on the back of high input costs, officials and agriculture experts said on Wednesday. They said that growers were not ready to dedicate additional land for wheat sowing because of surging […]
Minimum purchase price of sugarcane fixed at Rs 170 per 40kg October 31, 2012: The Punjab government has fixed minimum purchase price of sugarcane for the season 2012-13 at Rs 170 per 40 kilograms or Rs 425 per 100 kilograms (per quintal). In an announcement made here on Tuesday, the minimum purchase price is fixed […]
Soil and Water Conservation Services A dry, barren, often sand covered area of land is waterless and without vegetation cover. The common features of such land are; low precipitation, high temperature, high evaporation, low humidity, poor rain water efficiency, water percolation and low productivity. These lands are called Barani and arid lands but still are […]
Water Resources Development Services Timely and adequate availability of water is extremely important and pre-requisite to increase agricultural production. The horizontal expansion in cultivated area and increased cropping intensity has resulted in a net irrigation water deficit of about 50%. In order to meet the growing irrigation water demand, the surface water supplies is supplemented […]
Activities & Services Land Resources Development Services A culturable waste land of approximately 3.924 million acres is available for development in Punjab which is 12.80% of cultivated area. For the purpose of horizontal expansion of land resources, a fleet of 345 bulldozers are available with field wing for the following land development activities; Development of culturable […]