Pakistan may export essential commodities to Iran November 03, 2012: Pakistan is likely to import products not produced in Iran and export them to Iran which is facing essential commodities” crunch due to imposition of international sanctions, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Both countries agreed to this proposal during two-day talks held in Islamabad. The […]
Commodities rates in Lahore market LAHORE, September 16, 2012: Agriculture Marketing Information Service Punjab (AMISP) issued rates of agriculture products in local market on Saturday.(https://www.agribusiness.com.pk/) The following are 100 kg rates of different agriculture products in Lahore market: Maize minimum Rs 2000 and maximum 2200, Rice Super Karnal Basmati (New) minimum Rs 10000 and maximum […]
Microevolution By; Shehzad Ahmad Kang, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics,University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan- 38040 Corresponding author’s email; https://www.agribusiness.com.pk/ Microevolution is the changes in allele frequencies that occur over time within a population. This change is due to four different processes: mutation, selection (natural and artificial), gene flow, and genetic drift. Population genetics is the branch of biology that provides the […]
Estimation of Combining Ability for the Development of Hybrid Genotypes in Helianthus annuus L. *Corresponding author’s email: https://www.agribusiness.com.pk/ ABSTRACT Plant materials were developed by L×T crossing fashion of nine lines and four testers and their thirty six hybrids were sown in field during 2011 in RCBD design with three replications. Genetic variability, general and specific combining […]
Hydroponic Growing Systems There are six different types of hydroponic growing systems, they are: Aeroponic, Drip, Ebb and Flow, N.F.T, Water Culture and Wick. Aeroponic System: One of the most high tech growing systems Drip System: The most widely used type of hydroponic systems Ebb and Flow System: The system can be modified in many ways N.F.T.: Nutrient Film […]
Role of Potassium in Plants Potassium is a univalent cation with hydrated ionic radius of 0.331 nm and is an essential macroelement in plant nutrition. It is taken up in a large quantity and is highly mobile in plants. Young roots and fleshy fruits are rich in K+. In plant cells, the highest concentration (in […]
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Investing in Fish Farming in Pakistan Umar: Ours family background is agriculture-based and from the point of view of business, we are town developers. We are not related in any way to a fish farming background. It is a new project we opted for and became successful with the help of Almighty Allah. Michell: Please […]
Farmers advised to irrigate cotton, sugarcane crops Keeping in view the dry spell in the lower half of the country, the Met Office has advised farmers to irrigate their cotton and sugarcane crops according to requirements. “Due to dry weather in lower half of the country during the decade, farmers of cotton and sugarcane crops […]
Agriculture Extension Education Basic Concepts of Agriculture Extension Education Agricultural extension was once known as the application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education. The field of extension now encompasses a wider range of communication and learning activities organized for rural people by professionals from different disciplines, including agriculture, agricultural […]
POST-PLANTING WEATHER COULD DECIDE INSECT THREAT, PURDUE SPECIALIST SAYS Source: Purdue University news release Farmers should look to the skies for an idea of how active below-ground insects could be in cornfields later this spring, a Purdue Extension entomologist says. Weather conditions following planting are a good barometer for infestations of seedcorn maggots, wireworms, grubs […]
Pakistan. Crops’ production targets not achieved: agriculture sector suffers losses worth Rs 219 billion this year Terming the year 2012 as bleakest year for Agriculture, Agri Forum Pakistan (AFP) claimed that the sector suffered Rs 219 billion losses this year in shape of failure in attaining the production targets set for major and minor crops […]
UAE interested in joint ventures in agricultural sector KARACHI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is interested in making joint ventures with Pakistan to develop agricultural land on a large scale in Sindh and Punjab, said Consul General of UAE Suhail Bin Mater Al-Ketbi. While talking to a group of journalists here at the UAE consulate […]
PARB approves Rs 450m for 30 research projects LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) has approved Rs450 million budget for year 2012-13 for funding high priority research projects under competitive grant system (CGS). LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) has approved Rs450 million budget for year 2012-13 for funding high priority research projects under competitive […]
Pak always talked of trade not aid: Zardari President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistani textile industry is facing immense problems due to high rate of duties and taxes in European market. He said this during his meeting with the member of Europen ;Parliament Michael Giller at President House Islamabad.
Cotton target missed by 1.3m bales ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has missed its cotton production target by 1.3 million bales due to the sowing of the crop on a smaller area because of water shortage in the country. “The government had fixed 14.6 million bales as the cotton production target. The crop has currently been estimated at […]
Punjab has sufficient wheat stocks LAHORE: After rumours that country may fall short of flour, the Punjab government has declared that commodity is abundantly available in the provincial and its prices are stable. The Punjab government on Monday had accorded an approval to increase the flour price by Rs25 per 20kg bag to Rs665 in […]
Agri sector suffered Rs 219b loss in 2012 Pakistan Agri Forum Chairman Ibrahim Mughal is of the view that failure in achieving the production targets of major and small crops led to this huge loss to the national economy. “It (loss) would bring food insecurity, further unemployment and threaten already deteriorating law and order situation […]
Banana bract mosaic virus Banana bract mosaic virus (BBrMV) causes significant yield losses in banana and abacá in the Philippines, India and Sri Lanka. BBrMV could potentially be confused with Sugarcane mosaic virus (syn. Abaca mosaic virus), another potyvirus infecting both banana and abacá in the Philippines and inciting similar foliar symptoms. Symptoms: A full […]
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 […]