Citrus fruit quality standards
Consumers demand high quality for the food they consume and they are increasingly demanding concerning the taste, appearance and shape …
Origin and history
The exact location of origin of citrus fruits is not clearly identified, although most researchers place it in South-East Asia, …
How to enhance citrus export
By Ahmad Fraz Khan THE citrus, mainly kinnow, export season is at its fag end and has proved to be …
Pests and Disease
Aphids: These are small brown colored insects. They suck the sap from the leaves and branches and cause great damage …
Major Citrus Growing Areas & Varieties in Pakistan
Propagation: All the improved varieties are propagated by means of budding on rough lemons or sour orange. Rootstocks are generally …
Major Citrus Growing Areas & Varieties in Pakistan
Punjab: Distt. Sargodha, Sahiwal, Lahore, Sialkot, Jhang, Minwali, Multan, Gujranwala NWFP: Mardan, Peshawer, Swat, Swabi, Noshera, Hazzara Sind: Sukkur, Khairpur, …
Introduction and Importance & Area and Production of Citrus in Pakistan
Citrus cultivars are grown in varying quantities in countries with tropical or sub tropical climate. Citrus stands first in area …
Iran exports 31000 tons of wheat to Italy
The CEO of Government Trading Corporation of Iran Yazdan Seif said for the first time Iran exports 31000 tons of …
Cotton season has been tough, but the forecast shows a strong finish
Cotton growers on the South Plains have been battling weather all season, so a clear and warm October would come …
Transforming agriculture in Africa
by Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank The African rural world is one I know well. I …
Pakistan needs to control water demand-supply gap
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has warned that the widening gap between water demand and supply has now become …