PARC

Move comes after Senate panel informed ‘single firm’ receiving tenders for import for five years

Theft is said to potentially affect farmers who thrive on their produce ahead of growing season

Research council head accused of misuse of power, corruption

Directs food ministry to submit plan to improve performance of research institute

PARC, varsity to promote ‘shuttle breeding’

The locust-based fertiliser will have added advantage of more N (9%) and P (7%)

FAO warns 38% of agricultural area in Pakistan has become desert pests breeding ground

Honey branded as Margalla Hills will be offered in markets through PARC-Agro Tech Company

Establishment of the drought monitoring and outlook system will help in sharing knowledge

The Ministry of National Food Security and Research incurred a cost of Rs14.063 billion through PARC

The government is taking steps to convert Thar desert into grasslands for improvement of livelihoods, Chairman PARC

New technology allows farmers to plant wheat without removing rice residue

PARC Zafar apprised members of main objectives of the committee in the eighth meeting

Privilege motion on Polyclinic ED appointment disposed of

Rains were required for wheat crop cultivated in rain fed areas and would help in growth and nourishment of the plant

it was decided that a privilege motion would be moved against relevant officers of the civic body

Demand for seedless citrus of India, Turkey stays high in the West

The initiative would increase the production of edible oil, and aid in the reduction of the import bill

Fruit Production: Pak-China collaborating for improvement

There is a need to improve crop management to achieve better yields said the chairman

Shifts him to important slot in another department

Says multiple violations occurred in olive-import project

The dryer would be used for drying fruits, vegetables and fish in order to enhance shelf life of these products

The Ministry of National Food Security and Research is reported to have taken “serious notice” of nepotism in PARC

The project, launched with a total cost of Rs2,963 million, focused on a broad-based approach to agricultural growth

Says science can help farmers increase yield

The aim of the project is to enhance crop yield

Organisation says sector has potential to reap huge financial benefits

NARC Director General Muhammad Azeem Khan said the objective of the programme was to improve productivity

Includes Rs2.6b as non-developmental funds

The campaign aims at promoting modern agriculture practices to enhance per acre crop output

Decision has been taken in view of severe housing shortage: CDA chairman

Narc Director General said that Parc would provide certified seeds of soya bean plant for the enhancement of the crop

Amount meant to promote research and development

CDA plans to make Rs150 billion by selling over 6,000 plots out of NARC land