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Modern irrigation system imperative to deal with water scarcity: UAF VC

University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said on Thursday that with the passage of time, the issue of water scarcity had aggravated in the country, and Pakistan would have to adopt alternative modern irrigation systems to overcome water scarcity

New pulses varieties imperative to cater domestic food requirements: Dr Khalid Hasan

Chief Scientist Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) Dr Khalid Hasan said that agri scientists should introduce new pulses varieties which are imperative to cater to domestic food requirements as Pakistan spends Rs.110 billion per annum on import of pulses from Australia and Africa

Boran DAP inauguration ceremony held

Ambassador Hashmi visits Shouguang Vegetable Science and Technology Expo

Sukkur authorities focus on food safety, quality control in wheat purchases

Prudent policies, reforms poised to result in sustainable economic growth: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed highlighting country's substantial improvements in macroeconomic outlook hoped that time bound reforms will put the economy on the path of sustainable economic growth

'Bumper production of wheat crop expected'

Farmers advised to adopt pre, post harvest management for wheat crop

The agriculture experts have advised the farmers to strictly adopt pre and post harvest management strategy for their wheat crop because it can help in saving 10 percent production

FCCI says financial commitments to improve economy

A financial commitment of $ 1 billion by the World Bank for the Dasu Hydropower Project and expected Saudi investment of $ 7 billion will have a salutary impact on the economy which would also spur GDP growth, said Dr Khurram Tariq, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI)

Punjab may lead mutual trade to US $ 01b: Uzbek envoy

Seminar on food security held

Cucumber cultivation should be completed by April

Viable approaches can double agri sector's contribution to economy: PBF

Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Vice President Jahan Ara Wattoo has said that Pakistan's agriculture sector has great potential and its current contribution of US $ 03 billion to the economy can be doubled with viable approaches encompassing all the aspects of this vital sector as well as the concerns of the stakeholders

Hampers' delivery at doorsteps to continue till 10th of Ramazan: commissioner

PAEC centres have introduced over 150 crop varieties: Dr Raja Ali Raza

UAF VC stresses more bank loans for agri sector, small farmers

University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan urged the banks to enhance investment for the agriculture sector, especially small farmers, in order to break the stagnant agricultural productivity. It will help bring modern technology at the doorsteps of the farming community, he expressed his belief

Punjab governor stresses students role in promotion of knowledge-based economy

Governor Punjab/Chancellor UAF Muhammad Baleeghur Rehman has said students are precious asset to the country and they must play their role for promotion of knowledge-based economy in Pakistan by switching over from academic knowledge to applied sciences

ZTBL provided Rs29.5 bln to 300,000 farmers in 2023

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited has disbursed Rs93 billion among 300,000 farmers across the country during 2023 and it remained major participant in Prime Minister Kissan Package by disbursing Rs29.5 billion in 2022 especially for farm mechanization and flood affected areas

4-day Arts & Literature Festival starts at UAF

University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday opened a four-day 9th Lyallpur Arts & Literature Festival

Greyhound race concludes at UAF

Whitefly can cause colossal loss to vegetable growers

9th Lyallpur Art, Literature & Spring Festival from Mar 1

The 9th Lyallpur Art & Literature and Spring Festival will commence from March 1, under the auspices of The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

HEC Inter-Varsity Boys Tug of War Championship begins in City

Pakistan envoy participates in France International Agricultural Show