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Countrywide 7th Agricultural Census costing Rs650m in Sept-Oct 2024

PESHAWAR, Feb 21 (APP):Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) as per United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO) guidelines, has decided to conduct 7th Agricultural Census throughout the country including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and its newly merged districts to integrate the agricultural, livestock and agro machinery on scientific lines by using digital technology. A budget of Rs.… Continue reading Countrywide 7th Agricultural Census costing Rs650m in Sept-Oct 2024

Seed processing industry negligible in country: experts

FAISALABAD, Feb 16 (APP):Agricultural experts believe that the seed processing industry in the country is negligible, which is a matter of grave concern and the government should take immediate steps for promotion of the seed industry to enhance seed productivity and attain food security. They were addressing a session on “Seed processing, challenges and opportunities… Continue reading Seed processing industry negligible in country: experts

HESCO detects 509 more connections engaged in power theft, issued detection bills

HYDERABAD, Jan 18 (APP):The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) has intensified its crackdown against power theft and defaulters and identified 509 more connections including 11 commercial, one agricultural and 497 residential, engaged in electricity theft within the past 24 hours.  The HESCO authorities promptly disconnected all detected connections and issued detection bills of 272,176 units,… Continue reading HESCO detects 509 more connections engaged in power theft, issued detection bills

Good to use natural elements to support agricultural activities: minister

LAHORE: December 22 – Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Kauser Abdullah Malik addresses at CABI 5th Plant Wise Plus National Forum Lahore. APP

LAHORE, Dec 22 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Dr Kausar Abdullah Malik has said using natural elements for supporting agricultural activities is most desirable approach. He said this while addressing the 5th PlantwisePlus National Forum meeting at a local hotel on Friday. He said, “Climate change and realisation to move… Continue reading Good to use natural elements to support agricultural activities: minister

Conference explores economic cooperation between Pakistan, Xinjiang

BEIJING, Jan. 23 (APP): The speakers at the online conference for the Promotion of Economic and Trade Cooperation of Xinjiang, China — Pakistan Session underlined that Pakistan and Xinjiang have achieved fruitful cooperation results, and it is believed that it’s time for both sides to make joint efforts to further strengthen the depth of development… Continue reading Conference explores economic cooperation between Pakistan, Xinjiang

Rice exporters organized vaccination campaign for farmers’ families

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (APP): Rice exporters organized a preventive vaccination campaign for the agricultural families including rice transplanters for the different regions of Central Punjab to protect them from epidemics. Rice Partners (Pvt) Ltd (RPL) in collaboration with Helvetas Pakistan organized a preventive vaccination campaign for rice transplanter’s families in three villages namely Kot Hanif,… Continue reading Rice exporters organized vaccination campaign for farmers’ families

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