Introduction Climate change is one of the most pressing problems of our time. But what does climate change mean for Pakistan, a country that is already struggling with so many issues? In this blog post, we will explore the impact…
Agricultural biotechnology is a contentious issue. There are those who see it as a way to increase crop yields and create more resilient plants, and there are those who see it as a threat to the environment and our health.…
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing 21.3% to the GDP in FY2018. The sector employs 45.3% of the country’s workforce and is a major source of export earnings. However, agriculture in Pakistan is facing a number of challenges.…
In Pakistan’s the agriculture sector playing an essential role in the economy of Pakistan, with 18.9 per cent share in GDP and providing about 42.31 per cent labor force. The climate of Pakistan is ideal for growing various fruits Pakistan…
Nawal Saeeda, Hafiz Muhammad Bilalb,* aCollege of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, CHINA bCollege of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, CHINA *Corresponding author: [email protected] Pseudocereals are well adapted for that environment where other crops…
Muhammad Asad Hameeda, Khurram Shehzadb, Hafiz Muhammad Bilalc*, Mohammad Aneeqd, Nawal Saeede aLand Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, PAKISTAN bCollege of Resources & Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, CHINA cCollege of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural…
Hafiz Muhammad Bilala*, Chunlong Lia, Rabbia Zulfiqarb aCollege of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, CHINA bDepartment of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, PAKISTAN *Corresponding author: [email protected] Agriculture plays a very crucial role in the economy of Pakistan and…
Khurram Shehzada, Chunlong Lib, Hafiz Muhammad Bilalb*, Muhammad Asad Hameedc aCollege of Resources & Environment, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, CHINA bCollege of Horticulture & Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, cLand Resources Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Center, Islamabad, PAKISTAN…
PRIME MINISTER Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the ministries concerned to prepare a ‘comprehensive reform programme’ to turn around the agricultural sector on an ‘emergency basis, starting from the next Rabi crop season, to boost productivity, cut food imports and improve…
Mehvish Makhdoom, Amna Kanwal, Iqra Ghafoor Wheat Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad What causes Karnal Bunt? Karnal bunt is caused by the fungus Tilletia indica, and is spread by spores (teliospores and sporidia). Teliospores can be carried in…
