Crop Of Wheat Worth Rs23bn Damages Amid Heavy Rains, Hailstorms
The recent heavy rains and hailstorms in many districts of the province have damaged 5 to 6 percent of wheat crop worth Rs23 billion. The recent heavy rains and hailstorms…
Green Fodder: Crucial For Livestock Growth
Farmers are uneducated about excellent quality seeds and best procedures, leading to a substantial loss in production per acre. Green fodder is the primary food source for animals. Green fodder…
Benefits Of Soybean Intercroping With Sugarcane
In order to examine the advantages for the producer and the environment, corn and soybeans were intercropped in a production agriculture setting for this study. Sugarcane and soybean intercropping increased…
Effect Of Climate Change On Soybean Yield And Quality
Elevated carbon dioxide levels may increase yield, but can also reduce soybean protein content, which negatively affects its nutritional value. Climate change has significant effects on soybean yield and quality…
Wheat Sector In Pakistan Currently Facing Challenges
Government has been providing subsidies & incentives to wheat farmers to increase their production, but there are still several challenges that the wheat sector faces in Pakistan. Pakistan’s economy is…
Soybean: Sufficient Source Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Soybean is one of the most extensively cultivated and used oilseed crops. Soybean is used as animal food, industrial products, as a source of omega-3 fatty acids, human food, etc.…
Maximizing Soybean Yield And Sustainability Via Vertical Farming System
A vertical farming system offers a potential solution to these issues by growing crops in vertically stacked layers or on vertical structures. Soybean is an essential crop worldwide, serving as…
To Meet Oil Demand, CN-PK Collab Provide Hybrid Seeds To Farmers
The annual consumption of cooking oil in Pakistan is around 5 million tons, but due to the low economic potential of the oilseeds industry, farmers do not prefer it. Chinese…
Wheat Head Blight: A Major Threat To Wheat Production In Pakistan
The spread of wheat head blight in Pakistan is exacerbated by the country’s warm and humid climate, which provides an ideal environment for the fungus to grow and spread. Wheat…
Efficient Storage System For Staple Commodities Can Save Up To $1.3B
Pakistan produces about 27 million metric tonnes of wheat annually, which is worth $7.4 billion in US dollars. As insufficient storage facilities are the main cause of losses in staple…
Agriculture Deptt Seeks Applications For Wheat Yield Competition
Deputy Director Khalid Mahmood stated that the district winner would receive Rs 300,000, the second Rs 200,000, and the third Rs 100,000. The agriculture extension department is accepting applications from…
Maize-Soybean Intercropping To Increase Soybean Yield In Pakistan
Maize being the highest yielding cereal crop in the world. It has significant importance for countries like Pakistan, where rapidly increasing population has already out stripped the available food supplies.…