Monday, July 8, 2024

Agriculture

Pakistan needs advanced seed potato technology to boost output

Seminar on food security and the future perspectives of potato production held at Faisalabad Agricultural University by Netherlands embassy FAISALABAD (Pakistan) - Renowned Dutch agriculture expert, Romke Wustman, who is visiting Pakistan, has advised the country to ensure use of technology at...

National Biocontrol Laboratory launched by U.S. and Pakistani officials

The new laboratory is an excellent example of US, Pakistan governments and institutions working together to introduce new technologies, research capacity ISLAMABAD - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Jocelyn Brown inaugurated the National Biocontrol Laboratory...

High-value mountain products can promote sustainable livelihoods in Himalayas

Strengthening linkages between value chain actors, mountain farmers and consumers is important in achieving sustainable growth in Hindu Kush Himalayan region By Dr Surendra Raj Joshi The bountiful mountain areas of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) are a cornucopia of diverse, high-value...

New, high-yielding maize varieties introduced in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan) – New, high-yield maize varieties have been introduced for commercial use at a gathering of agriculture experts and farmers at National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) in Islamabad. The new maize variety is rich in minerals and vitamins and...

FAO and France urge to adapt agriculture to impacts of climate change

Rome - All countries should strive to ensure an ambitious agreement to tackle climate change, putting food security and agriculture at the centre of debates on the issue, agreed FAO Director General José Graziano da Silva and French Minister...

Agriculture experts suggest balanced use of fertilizers for food security

FAO advocates for the Right fertilizer at the Right rate at the Right time in the Right place (“4Rs”) Sahiwal (Pakistan) - To highlight the significance of balanced fertilization and soil health in sustainable agriculture and food security, a one-day...

Japan supports project for development of agricultural sector in FATA

ISLAMABAD - The Government of Japan has agreed to fund the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to implement a project worth about 5 million USD (approximately 507 million PKR) for the recovery and development of...

Ambassador of Hungary visits Islamabad Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador of Hungary Istvan Szabo and Commercial Attaché Istvan Kovacs visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 26 May 2015 to inform the members of the Chamber about Hungarian Agricultural and Food products and services that could...

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Keir Starmer becomes UK’s new prime minister as Labour wins UK general election 2024

UK Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer has become prime minister of UK after a ceremonial meeting with King Charles III on July 5, 2024. Starmer has led Labour to secure a landslide victory in the UK’s 2024 general election to end 14 years of Conservative rule.