Wednesday 18 June 2014

Come on! Write Something For Agriculture/Environment...


Agri. Education Pakistan is going to publish it’s second e-newsletter and invite you to express your enthusiasm regarding agriculture, environment and social betterment.

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Qualification/Study Discipline: From Any Discipline You Are...

Topic: Your article must be related to; Agricultural Issues, Environmental Issues, Educational System, Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Food Science, Plant Pathology, Agri. Extension, Animal Science, Agri. Economics, Forestry, Soil & Environmental Sciences, Horticulture, Report of Any Related Event/Activity.

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PLEASE! SEND YOUR SHORT ARTICLE/PARAGRAPH BEFORE 1 AUGUST, 2014 AT agrieducation.rgi@gmail.com
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ONLY LIMITED NUMBER OF ARTICLES WOULD BE PUBLISHED.
SO, HURRY & DON'T WASTE THE TIME...


World Wildlife Day 3 March, 2014

A Concise Report
(Event Schedule & Specifications)

Title: World Wildlife Day
Objective: Spread the awareness about the current scenario of wildlife in Pakistan and to save them.
Organized By: Agri. Education Lecture Series a project of Agri. Education Pakistan
Invited By: Waseem Ahmed Kashif, SGD
Area: District Sargodha
Venue: Al-Mustafa Education Complex, Dist. Sargodha and KFC, Sargodha, Pakistan
Date: Monday, 3 March, 2014
Al-Mustafa Education Complex Administration:
·         Mr. Ghulam Mustafa (Chief Executive)
·         Mr. Muhammad Hussain (Principal)
Delegates from KFC, SGD
·         Ms. Asya Perveen (Event Manager, KFC)
Advisory Committee:
·         Mr. Nasar Hayat (District Wildlife Officer, SGD)
·         Mr. Mudasir (Wildlife Officer, SGD)
·         Ms. Asiya Perveen (Event Manager, KFC, SGD)
·         Mr. Siddique (G.M Media Mind, SGD)
Number of Participants: 75 (Seventy-five)
Academic Status of Participants: Class 1th – 9th 
Spokesperson/Speaker:
·         Mr. Muhammad Safeer Abbas Jafrey (President/Founder, Agri. Education Pakistan)
Starting Time: 12:00 p.m.
Ending Time: 1:00 p.m.
Organizing Committee:
·         Mr. Jarrar Ahmed (Secretary General, AEP)
·         Mr. Waseem Ahmed Kashif (Volunteer, AEP)
·         Mr. Asif Sultan (Volunteer, AEP)
Report Prepared: Sunday. 9 March, 2014



Event Summary

On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to proclaim March 3, the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as World Wildlife Day, to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.
UNGA Resolution
In its resolution, the General Assembly reaffirmed the intrinsic value of wildlife and its various contributions, including ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic, to sustainable development and human well-being.
The General Assembly took note of the outcome of the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES, held in Bangkok from 3 to 14 March 2013, in particular Resolution Conf. 16.1 designating 3 March as World Wildlife Day, in order to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora, and recognized the important role of CITES in ensuring that international trade does not threaten the survival of species.
In Pakistan, Agri. Education Pakistan was one of the few organizers of this day. On 3 March, an awareness session was organized under the Agri. Education Lecture Series (A Project of Agri. Education Pakistan). Mr. Waseem Ahmed Kashif a young wildlife enthusiast invited the team AEP to organize an awareness session regarding wildlife conservation and its importance. Team AEP was hosted by the Mr. Waseem Ahmed Kashif and Mr. Asif Sultan. For organizing the event at its best and to make it fruitful, an advisory committee was made by AEP, consisting Mr. Nasar Hayat, Dist. Wildlife Officer, Mr. Mudasir, Wildlife Inspector for the technical support and advice and Ms. Asiya Perveen, Event Manager, KFC to make the event a fun for the youngsters, while the Mr. Siddique joined, as a media adviser and consultant.
On the 3 March, AEP team was at the venue. Lecture was started at sharp 12:00 p.m by Mr. Muhammad Safeer Abbas Jafrey. The lecture was a fun stuff for the students of all grades and they enjoyed it. Mr. Jafrey told the students that, how much the wildlife is important and the wildlife conservation is a religious obligation. On this occasion, KFC Student Discount Cards distributed among the students as a gift from KFC, SGD. Interesting and captivating flex signs regarding importance of wildlife conservation were displayed both at Al-Mustafa Education Complex and KFC, SGD.

The school administration and Govt. Wildlife Department’s delegates appreciate the policies and agenda of AEP. We cordially thankful to KFC, SGD, Government District Wildlife Department, Media Mind and Al-Mustafa Education Complex for their contribution, support and encouragement. With the blessings of ALLAH Almighty, this event was just another successful event in the good book of Agri. Education Pakistan.
For Pictorial View: World Wildlife Day 3 March, 2014 

Tuesday 17 June 2014

Today Is International Picnic Day...

International Picnic Day celebrates the gathering together outdoors to eat and enjoy one another's company - The Picnic.  The true origin of International Picnic Day is unknown, but can be traced back to the end of the French Revolution and the Victorian Era.  Picnics were ways for people to escape the restrictions of etiquette and formality.  As an informal food holiday, there are few rules and lots of options.  International Picnic Day is observed on June 18th each year.

International Picnic Day Facts & Quotes

The use of the phrase "no picnic" is used to describe something unenjoyable.
The 'picnic' was most likely invented by the French.  Shortly after the French Revolution ended, the Royal Gardens were opened to the public for the first time. It was the new common pastime for the French to visit the gardens and take along a meal.
You can plan a pretty picnic but you can't predict the weather. - Andre 3000 (song 'Ms. Jackson')
A few sandwiches short of a picnic - is a phrase used to describe someone who is not mentally together.
International Picnic Day Top Events and Things to Do
Have a picnic.  Keep it simple, take foods that don't require utensils.
Prepare food ahead of time so you can have a lunch picnic at a nearby park.
Have a potluck picnic with friends or neighbors. Assign items to bring so there are no shortages.
Take a Frisbee or ball for some exercise after eating.