Banana Production in Pakistan

Pakistan has produced 154,825 ton banana from 34,830 hectares per annum with major contribution coming from Sindh and the rest shared by other provinces notably Punjab.

The tradition of banana sowing in the sub-continent was centuries old and according to an assessment it originated from Bangladesh, said Agriculture Information Assistant Director Naveed Asmat Kahlon.

Well over 90 per cent of banana cultivation is done in Sindh i.e. 32,236 hectares out of total 34,830 hectares in Pakistan. Its cultivation in Punjab was far less than Sindh as it covers only 1,389 hectares due to unsuitable weather conditions but it was more than rest of the provinces.

However, trend of banana cultivation was now growing in Ahmedpur East tahsil of district Bahawalpur and Alipur tahsil of district Muzaffargarh. Banana production in Sindh was recorded at 127,426-ton and in Punjab 9,373-ton.

Banana can be divided into two groups botanically called Musa Cavandeshii and Musa Paradisica. Musa Cavandeshii is smaller height plant and its fruit can be eaten fresh. However, second group, Musa Paradisica has taller plants and its fruit is cooked as vegetable.

Source: Pakistan Today

Comments

Impacts of Synthetic Chemical Pesticides on Health

Pesticides are poisons and, unfortunately, they can harm more than just the “pests” at which they are targeted. They are toxic, and exposure to pesticides can not only cause a number of health effects, but is linked to a range of serious illnesses and diseases in humans, from respiratory problems to cancer. Exposure Exposure to pesticides can occur in many ways. Exposure can occur in agriculture, through the treatment of crops, plants and grain stores. It can occur in forestry, gardening, professional and domestic pest control and through the spraying and use of amenities e.g. our parks, pavements and playgrounds. Exposure can also occur through the treatment of wood with preservatives, the treatment of boat hulls with anti-fouling agents, and the treatment of livestock with anti-parasitic preparations, e.g. sheep dip etc. In addition, pesticide residues found on, and in, our food also puts us at risk. Should you be concerned? Acute toxicity Pesticides can be acut...

Online Certification Course, Basics of Soil Science (Session-4) Online Enrollment Form is Available!

Dear All, We are pleased to announce that the online enrollment link for the course "Basics of Soil Science (Session-4)" is now available. The last date for online enrollment is 1st June 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Please fill the given form for the further process. Please, follow the given link; Click Here! Online Enrollment Form

UVAS in Solving Poultry Industry Issues

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore on Monday shared with stakeholders the results of two research studies/projects conducted by its Business School and Center for Applied Policy Research in Livestock (CAPRIL) with the financial support of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA). Poultry farmers, industry representatives, faculty members and students attended the presentation. Kinnaird Collage Principal Ms. Rukhsana David was the Chief Guest on the occasion while UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha, PPA Northern Zone Chairman Dr. Abdul Karim Bhatti, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences Business Management Prof. Dr. Nasim Ahmad among others were also present. Dr. Rana Muhammad Ayyub, chairman Department of Economics and Business Management, presented the results of the first project titled “Increasing dissatisfaction/consumer alienation among broiler meat consumers in Punjab.” He said the study found that consumers have many misconceptions about quality...

Agri. Education Pakistan

Search This Blog