INTRODUCTION Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] is one of the most important oilseed crops in the world. It contains 18 to …
Millet
INTRODUCTION: Pearl Millet is an important coarse grain crop in Pakistan specially in areas where drought is common, despite its …
RAPESEED MUSTARD PRODUCTION IN PAKISTAN
INTRODUCTION In Pakistan after cotton, rapeseed-mustard is the second most important source of oil in Pakistan. It is cultivated over …
Barriers in the textile exports
For about three dozen top groups, textiles still offers a lot of business prospects despite difficulties. But for many industrialists …
Cotton Match: Pakistan versus India
KARACHI: Pakistan was born in 1947 with a smaller base of textile industry consuming only 78,000 bales of 170-kgs each …
Growing cotton in prevailing drought
Ignacio Rodrmguez Iturbe of Venezuela won the Stockholm Water Prize, 2002 for his scientific contribution to the understanding of the …
Sesame production practices in Pakistan
Introduction Sesame or “til” is the most ancient crop cultivated for its oil in the sub-continent. Its seeds contain between …
Gram
Gram, a Major Pulse Crop in Pakistan Mohammed Arifeen Gram is a major Rabi pulse crop in Pakistan. It is …
Maiza
INTRODUCTION Maize being the highest yielding cereal crop in the world, is of significant importance for countries like Pakistan, where …
Sugarcane Over View
Sugarcane is an important cash crop of Pakistan. It is mainly grown for sugar and sugary production. It is an …
Spotlight on Pakistan’s Wheat Economy
The mismanagement of wheat economy is no surprise. Pakistan has been enjoying a surplus of wheat for the past couple …