FAISALABAD – An agriculture expert has advised farmers to start cultivation of bitter gourd ‘karela’ from February and complete it …
CPEC to create 700,000 direct jobs by 2030
ISLAMABAD – As many as 700,000 new job opportunities for local people are estimated to be created by 2030 under …
Potato growers face severe financial crisis
Lahore – Growers of potato are in a deep financial crisis as they have been compelled to sell their crops …
Horticulture can bring in $2.5 billion Revenue
KARACHI All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association (PFVA) has submitted recommendations to the Federal Minister National …
Organic matter status of Pakistan soils and its management
Shahzada Sohail Ijaz Soil organic matter affects so many soil properties and processes that a complete discussion of the topic …
Organic management of pest insects in stored wheat
By Muhammad Anwar & Dr Muhammad Ashfaq FOOD security has always been the most strategic aim of the nations, worldwide. …
Living with organic inputs
By Abdul Waheed, A. Hannan & DrA.M.Ranjha HEALTHY soil is a combination of minerals, rock, water, air, organic matter (plant …
Biofertilisers’ use for raising output
By Khurram Shahzad & Zeshan THE rapid growth in population demands increased supply of food which can be optimised with …
Managing soil to improve organic matter
By Dr Shahzada Sohail Ijaz ORGANIC matter in soil affects soil properties and processes and often one effect leads to …
A possibility for healthy food & safe environment
Organic farming involves using techniques to produce good crop yields without harming the natural ecosystem or the people who live …
Profitability in organic farming
Organic farming has the potential to address some of the threats to agricultural sustainability. It is a well-defined method of …