Q. Do pesticides get into the flesh of conventional fruits and vegetables like cantaloupe, apples and cucumbers? A. Pesticides sprayed on …
The Value of Traditional African Knowledge in Agriculture
TEDGlobal is an annual conference exploring innovative ideas and creative projects from all around the world. TEDGlobal 2017, held in …
Utilising coal to meet energy demands may increase pollution level
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s growing hunger for the coal to meet its ever growing energydemands may increase pollution levels in the country and smog could become a constant feature. Pakistan …
China to help Pakistan in big way for its industrialisation
ISLAMABAD – China will help Pakistan in a big for its industrialisation in the second phase of CPEC’s implementation. Industrial zones will be established along the …
Biofuels fight brewing between US, Brazil over ethanol
NEW YORK: The US biofuels industry, fresh off a win against Big Oil, is lining up for a fight with …
KP govt to set up CPEC Info Tech Park
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to construct China Pakistan Economic Corridor Information (CPEC) Technology Park in Peshawar. A …
University of Sargodha sets up e-Rozgaar centre
University of Sargodha has established e-Rozgaar centre to enable the educated youth to earn through online jobs and businesses under …
UN agriculture agency launches handbook to improve safety in banana farming sector
The United Nations agriculture agency and the Government of Ecuador launched Wednesday a practical guide for workers in the banana …
Hybrid wheat breakthrough may boost yields
A breakthrough discovery by Australian researchers is making it easier to bring hybrid wheat to farmers. Researchers at the University …
Five Countries Participating in South-South Trilateral Cooperation on Cotton Production
3 November 2017: Five countries are participating in an International Labor Organization (ILO) project on decent work in the cotton …
Organic Cotton Guides From Kering and TE Meant to Make Sourcing Easier
Aiming to provide a blueprint for companies sourcing organic cotton, and incorporating it into their supply chains, Keringand Textile Exchange published two comprehensive …