PAD’s advice about canola sowing Punjab Agricul-ture Department (PAD) has said that best suitable time for canola sowing in the province is from September 20 to October 31, and farmers from Central and Southern Punjab should start canola sowing from October 01. This has been stated in an advisory issued to the canola growers by […]
Olive to be cultivated on 3,750 acres land: PARC Through the olive plantation, 1,300 acres marginal land has been brought under olive cultivation and further 3,750 acres will be utilised in three years. In addition to this, Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) has been conducting surveys all across the country to identify further land for […]
Scientists to concentrate on cultivation of olive Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bossan urged the agricultural scientists that Olive cultivation and its extraction will pay a tremendous role in the economy; therefore agricultural scientists work hard for production of Olive. Minister said while visiting the National agriculture research Centre […]
EU likely to grant GSP Plus status to Pakistan in December The European Parliament is most likely to grant GSP Plus status to Pakistan in its forthcoming meeting scheduled in December, said Danish Ambassador to Pakistan Jesper Moller Sorensen. The ambassador was while talking to Lahore Chamber of COmmerce and Industry (LCCI) President Farooq Iftikhar […]
Sugar mills to get incentives hitherto available to IPPs: draft cogeneration policy readied The federal government has drafted a new co-generation policy for sugar mills, according to which all fiscal and financial incentives that are available to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) will be offered to mills, well-informed sources in PPIB told Business Recorder.
Edibles’ prices: Low income group hit hard by hike Recent increase in the price of flour ,along with increase in oil prices, power tariff and gas charges , is taking toll on the quality and quantity of Tandoori roti and chapatti, leaving the resident of the city to reconsider its role in their daily lives. […]
FAO, UNDP to become member of MAB committee Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and UNDP would be made member of the National Man and Biosphere (MAB) Committee for greater collaboration with the international stakeholders and local communities. It was decided in the meeting of Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid with UNDP Assistant […]
Tunnel to growth — High tunnels produce bountiful results The short nails and calloused hands of Sterling resident Don Adams are an indication he is familiar with hard work. For him, an enjoyable weekend is spent feeling dirt sift through his fingers while tending to his crops. The result of his hard work, and a little […]
IDB to assist Punjab government in agriculture projects Islamic Development Bank (IDB) will provide assistance to Punjab government for different proposed projects for value addition in vegetable and fruits. This was disclosed in a meeting between the Secretary Agriculture Punjab Dr Ijaz Munir and a delegation of the Islamic Development Bank, said a spokesman of […]
Pesticide-free: Drive to promote organic farming launched A campaign to promote organic farming to reduce the hazardous impact of pesticides was launched by a consumer rights non-governmental organisation (NGO). TheNetwork for Consumer Protection will encourage farmers to adopting practices of growing organic food , the organisation announced on Friday.
Wheat stocks: Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan witness substantial decline Wheat stocks in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KPK) and Balochistan have registered a substantial decline as compared to the corresponding period of last year whereas stocks with Sindh and Passco are higher this year as compared to the same month last year.
Plant breeding & genetics: experts suggest changes in curricula The Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa University of Agriculture, Peshawar held a three-day meeting on “The National Curriculum Revision Committee in Plant Breeding and Genetics.” Experts from 12 universities of all over the country participated and suggested necessary changes/recommendations in the existing national […]
Agriculture Equipments In Pakistan (A) Land development, leveling and clearing machinery and equipment. (i) Laser land leveling equipment; (ii) Hydraulically driven land leveler/land planer; (iii)Survey equipment like theodolite; (iv) Stone collector wind rower, capacity 1.5-2.5 m; and (v) Bulldozer pulled soil scrapper, capacity 20-25m3.
PSST, Shell unite to strengthen economic progress The Pakistan Society of Sugar Technologists (PSST) joined hands with Shell Pakistan to conduct the forty seventh annual convention bringing together stakeholders in one of the country’s key agricultural sectors. Pakistan is the 5th largest sugar cane cultivator in the world, and the area under cultivation has grown […]
Sugarcane crushing could face delay Many sugar millers have apprehended that they may not be able to start cane crushing on time. The representative of Pakistan Sugar Mill Association (PSMA) complained – during the last meeting of Sugar Advisory Board – that export quotas of the sugar mills, who have failed to meet them, are […]
Pakistan, US agree to enhance agriculture research scope Pakistan and the United States Wednesday agreed to enhance scope of scientific research in agricultural sector in order to get maximum benefit from modern technology. Agricultural Counselor of US Embassy in Pakistan Clay Hamilton called on Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Sikandar Hayat Khan […]
High Tunnels – Low Cost Seasonal Growth Space At a cost of $1to $2 per square foot, a high tunnel can add low-cost growing space for season extension or plant protection. Growers and researchers are finding many innovative ways to utilize these structures to supplement their greenhouse operations. By definition, the high tunnel is a […]
Detroit Hospital Takes a REAL Step toward Healing, Builds First Organic Hospital Greenhouse The Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield is home to Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, which recently made news headlines nationwide with the opening of its new million-dollar organic greenhouse and garden, which is believed to be the first of its kind in […]
Enhancing agriculture productivity: scientists urged to enhance collaboration Speakers at a workshop on Monday called for conducting trans-disciplinary research work to increase the agricultural productivity and to motivate the farmers regarding applying latest agricultural practices. The workshop titled “linking social research with science to strengthen agricultural value chain” arranged by Department of Rural Sociology, University […]
Don’t Skip These Essential Steps When Preparing the Fall Garden For Planting As summer winds down we look forward to those blessed northerly winds bringing cool, crisp air, hinting at the closing display nature will soon offer in fall color and autumn flowers. The season of change also means a transition in the vegetable garden. […]