CRISPR-Cas9 enables precise plant genome edits, enhancing crop resilience, nutrition, and productivity for global food security. Food security remains a critical global issue, with millions suffering from hunger and malnutrition.…
China has granted safety approval for gene-edited wheat, marking a significant step forward in the country’s cautious embrace of genetically modified (GM) food crops. In a pivotal move, China has…
The oscillation between El Nino and La Nina cycles holds immense implications, ranging from the ignition of wildfires and the formation of tropical cyclones to the onset of prolonged droughts.…
Experts are calling for swift action to ensure farmers have access to quality seeds equipped to withstand the challenges posed by climate change and other factors. Agricultural experts are raising…
KBP and a faction of Pakistan Kisan Ittehad have declared their intent to escalate protests over what they deem as alarming developments in the ongoing wheat harvesting season. The agricultural…
Pakistan can gain from working with other countries and organizations to gain access to funding, technology transfer, and expertise for the fight against climate change. In recent years, the effects…
Punjab, holding a substantial 76% share in total wheat sowing, achieved an outstanding 109% of its set targets In a significant agricultural development, wheat sowing for the Rabi season 2023-24…
Despite the proposed increase, the ECC chose to maintain the previous support price, citing the current economic scenario and the need for stability in wheat prices. The Economic Coordination Committee…
With the world’s population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, ensuring a stable and sufficient food supply is of utmost importance. Food security is a global challenge that affects…
President of Sindh Abadgar Board emphasized that the government’s primary responsibility is to control fertilizer black marketing, combat hoarding, and ensure availability. Growing concerns have been raised regarding possible threats…
Crop modeling employs advanced mathematical and computational techniques to simulate and predict crop growth, development, and yield across a wide range of environmental conditions. Crop modeling and quantitative genetics have…
Climate change is a long-term fluctuation in weather patterns. It has been a continuous issue for some decades and a gradual process. Climate change is a long-term fluctuation in weather…