Agricultural Field The historical background of farm mechanization in Pakistan has been tracked back to the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture (1928) in which the commission had recognized the need for replacing the bullocks with tractor but stressed upon the need for proper research on different aspects of mechanization. As a result of […]
Effect of Salt Reduction on Growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Meat and Poultry Systems Reducing sodium in pre-blends and emulsified meat and poultry products would have no effect on Listeria monocytogenes populations but replacement of sodium chloride with magnesium chloride may affect growth of aerobic populations, according to new research from Kansas State University in […]
Influence of Feed Form and Source of Soybean Meal on Growth Performance of Broilers A new study from Spain shows that pelleting improves the performance of broilers up to 42 days of age, and that the source of soybean meal – US, Brazil or Argentina – can also have a significant impact on growth. In […]
Reducing Food-borne Illness: Gut Health Genes and genetic pathways involved in the intestinal health of chickens and pigs are described and genome-wide prediction tools for intestinal health are defined in the final scientific report from the EU group, Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) subtitled ‘Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding’. The aim of this work […]
Risk to food security from environmental degradation THE World Commission on Environment and Development has warned that unless we change our lifestyle, the world will continue to face environmental damage and human suffering. The Commission, echoing an urgent need to tailor the pace and pattern of economic growth according to the Planet’s capacity, said that […]
Plant Based Nutrients vs Animal Based Nutrients Many people think that eating solely plant based food is not healthy and are still convinced that meat, dairy, fish and eggs are necessary part of our diet. Often when they learn that somebody is vegan; the immediate reaction is to question how on earth they get their […]
Fruit Leather Fruit Leathers are a traditional method of preserving a fruit harvest. I recently got a great, brief question from a reader, Kyan: “Would you be willing to do a post on fruit leather? I’ve never heard of it before.” If you’ve ever eaten a “Fruit Roll-Up”, as many kids in the U.S. have, […]
Basics of Lactic Acid Fermentation Sauerkraut is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to lactic acid fermented foods. What is Lactic Acid Fermentation, and why would we want to know anything about it?Here’s a scientific definition:Lactic Acid Fermentation is a biological process by which sugars such as glucose, fructose, and sucrose are […]
Recovery of Cereals for Foods In 2011, the Extensive Crops team of the IRTA (Institute of Food and Agricultural Research and Technology), of the Department of Agriculture of the Government of Catalonia, has coordinated the implementation of the project ‘Model for the recovery and use of cultivated biodiversity for the preparation of food products with […]
The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk Milk and milk products provide a wealth of nutrition benefits. But raw milk can harbor dangerous microorganisms that can pose serious health risks to you and your family. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 800 people in […]
Nutraceutical: the medicinal foods Nutraceutical: the medicinal foods Authors: Hammad Shafiq1*, Saba Fiaz1, Humayun Haseeb Baig1, Muhammad Kaleem1, Ahmad Mahmood2, Rameez Hassan1 1 Department of Food Technology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi 2 Department of Agronomy, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi Abstract Nutraceutical are important part of food which have both health promoting and disease prevention effects. There […]
Food for thought Gangtok: Sikkim, which started eco-friendly farming from a small area of land about a decade ago, is set to become a fully organic state by 2015, a senior state official has said. “The entire state will be converted into a certified organic state by 2015. Our schemes and policies are well tuned […]
Major Crops of Pakistan In pakistan, farm production is dominated by a few crops which account for almost 60 percent of GDP from agriculture. Cropping systems vary widely because of variations in agro-climatic and soil conditions. Wheat is the major winter crop in all regions of the country. In summer, rice, cotton, and maize are grown in areas suitable […]
Classification Of Field Crops The importance of classification All objects are named and classified for practical purposes. Human beings, animals, birds, and insects have special names and classes. Even non-living entities have their names and classes. A special set of terms and names is associated with every business, trade, andprofession. Crop plants are no exception. […]
Sewage sludge and organic composts Sludge refers to the residual, semi-solid material left from industrial waste water or sewagetreatment processes. It is a mixture of water and solids separated from various types of water as a result of natural or artificial processes.Sewage sludge: sludge from urban waste water treatment plants, whereby ‘urban waste water’ is understood as: “domestic waste water or […]
Forest Based Poverty Alleviation Forest based poverty alleviation(FBPA) is an encompassing term where forest resources are used to avoid or eliminate poverty.FBPA is not a stand alone process. forests and trees play an important role in alleviation of poverty with so many aspects following are the aspects discussed to encounter poverty. 1-FIRE WOOD As we know […]
Role of seed in crop production Seed plays a key role in increasing food and fibre production to meet the increasing demands of the people, and is a focus around which strategies to boost crop yields can be built. Silvey (1981) estimated that wheat yields in England and Wales increased by 105% within 30 years, […]
Introduction of Asian Ladybugs Into Europe Serious Mistake, Experts Say In retrospect, introducing the Asian ladybird into Europe was a serious mistake. The insect was introduced some twenty years ago in a conscious attempt to combat aphids. But research carried out at Wageningen UR (University & Research centre) into the invasion of this foreign insect […]
Monsoon: Ongoing rain spell a boon for Potohar farmers ISLAMABAD:The ongoing spell of rains, which has brought relief from the heat for residents of the twin cities, will also benefit farmers of the Potohar region. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) National Agromet Centre Director Dr Khalid Mahmood Malik said rains at this time of the summer […]
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 […]