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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...

Pesticides can be found in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. They are found in our soil and even in our breast milk. These pesticides are the only toxic substances released intentionally into our environment to kill living things: to kill weeds (herbicides), insects (insecticides), fungus (fungicides), rodents (rodenticides), and others. They are used almost everywhere — not only in agricultural fields, but also in homes, parks, schools, buildings, forests, and roads. Since the publication of Rachel Carson’s landmark 1962 book Silent Spring, which reveals the horrifying impacts of pesticides like DDT, scientists are continually discovering new and disturbing ways that pesticides threaten our environment and our health. We now know that: Pesticides Are Hazardous To Human Health   causing reproductive and developmental effects, cancer, kidney and liver damage, endocrine disruption, etc. Exposure mainly occurs through the skin, inhalation, orally...

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Dr Sarwat Naz Mirza has been appointed pro-vice-chancellor of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR). It is the matter of immense pleasure to share the really good news for one our prestigious PMAS- Arid Agriculture University, RWP. The appointment has been made by Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana in his capacity as the PMAS-AAUR chancellor, according to a notification issued by the Punjab Agriculture Department, varsity spokesperson informed on Wednesday. Meanwhile, in an iftar party, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Rai Niaz Ahmad and syndicate members along with deans and directors congratulated Dr Mirza on his appointment as pro-vice chancellor. The vice chancellor hoped that Dr Mirza will continue his efforts as he did earlier to take the university to new heights of academic excellence. Dr Mirza who is also a senior faculty member has been serving as Chairman Department of Forestry and Range Management and performing duties as regist...

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is not just a hot topic in print and electronic media but the term CPEC has also become a buzzword among the masses. However, the question is how to maximise benefits from the corridor and minimise negative externalities for Pakistan. Mere desire or wish to achieve something is not enough. Rather, preparedness with required potential and proper planning based on rational and feasible pre-assessments is needed to achieve something in a productive way. The same logic applies to CPEC. We have developed an emotional attachment with CPEC — ignoring preparedness and materialisation and optimisation dimensions in the meanwhile. DAWN’s report on CPEC long-term plan has opened a new chapter in debate on the project. It has increased curiosity about the reality of CPEC and its perceived importance, while arising many unpleasant questions. Even if the plan is considered a draft proposed by the Chinese government, the question remains how a...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $20 million loan to help Pakistan’s Khushhali Microfinance Bank (KMBL) to expand access to credit for agriculture-related borrowers and small businesses. “Agriculture and small business are critical sectors in Pakistan’s economy that play a significant role in job creation and poverty reduction,” said Ms. Christine Engstrom, Director of ADB’s Private Sector Financial Institutions Division. “ADB’s assistance will help support KMBL’s goal to improve financial inclusion to these sectors through their extensive expertise and outreach to un-derserved populations.” The ADB assistance will help KMBL to increase the provision of financial services to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from 5,700 today to over 30,000 by 2020. Women are expected to comprise up to 25% of loan recipients. A separate technical assistance program will support the establishment of a MSME training academy as well as investments in Kh...

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...

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Monday, said that emphasized smooth supply of poultry meat during the holy month of Ramadan. The government will keep a close watch on poultry prices and the association must also extend its support to the government for a thorough price check for the benefit of the general public. He also said that poultry sector had a significant contribution in the economy in terms of revenue generation and Government would facilitate this sector to the extent possible. In separate meetings with delegations of Pakistan Poultry Association, Pakistan Kisan Ittehad and Pakistan Broadcasters Association here, the Finance Minister exchanged views with them on their budget proposals. While having discussion with the Kisan Ittehad delegation, the Minister said that agriculture is the backbone of the national economy and a large chunk of the population is associated with it. Government fully realizes its significance for healthy GDP growth. He said the Government ha...

Pakistan ranks as the fourth-highest milk producing nation in the world as dairy farming is one of the biggest industries in Pakistan with an estimated 42 million tonnes of milk production per year, having 11.30 percent share in the gross domestic products. The country has approximately 63 million animals producing milk, and over eight million households involved in the trade. As such, the industry is providing employment to millions of Pakistanis but remains far below in exports of dairy products. The government should develop supportive policies for the dairy sector which has the potential to lead the process of our economic revival. These views were expressed by Shakir Umar Gujjar President Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association while speaking the general body elections and oath taking ceremony for officials attended by a large number of representatives of the dairy and livestock companies belonging to dairy and cattle farmers sector. " Dairy farmers have been s...

COURSE DESCRIPTION AEP MOOCs online certification course in “Principles of Sustainable Agriculture” is an engaging course and it is packed with the knowledge to help you to understand the basics concepts of the subject. This online course is ideal for those, who want to get the basic and conceptual knowledge about the subject. This course comprises the seven modules; 1   -Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture 2   -Definition of Sustainable Agriculture 3   -Basic Elements of Sustainable Agriculture 4   -Steps to Sustainable Agriculture 5   -Indicators of Sustainable Agriculture 6   -Approaches of Sustainable Agriculture 7   -Summary & Frequently Asked Questions COURSE DETAILS Course Title:       Principles of Sustainable Agriculture Session:                03 Course Type:      Short Course Course Pu...

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Agri. Education Pakistan is nonreligious, nonpolitical and independent organization working since August 2011. The mission of the organization is “to educate the masses in the country regarding agricultural sciences and environmental conservation”. Our objective is to offer sustainability in happiness, health and economy by producing a new breed of Agripreneurs. Agri. Education Pakistan is always being a trendsetter. The organization is the pioneer of many projects in the country (Visit;  AEP ). The mode of education is now changing over the globe in the term of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Pakistan is an agricultural country and as per the agenda of the organization to serve the youth and small  farmers, Agri. Education Pakistan is going to get the honor to be the pioneer of MOOCs regarding agriculture and allied fields. The course content will be provided to students via email and the certificates will be awarded on securing 70% marks in the online exam. The o...

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

The Australian government has helped launched an AUD$15 million Water Programme to help the Pakistan Government’s efforts in developing a National Water Commission and National Water Policy. Australian High Commissioner Margaret Adamson said that “Australia has more than one thousand companies which can provide advice and technologies in this critical sector.” Three projects to improve groundwater management in agriculture, implemented by the Australian Government’s Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), will also be included in the programme. On its website, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said: “Pakistan’s access to a strong and healthy workforce is affected by high malnutrition rates, poor water and sanitation, and maternal and child health issues.” Between 2015-2016, Australia sent $55.8 million in foreign aid to Pakistan although this decreased to $47 million between 2016-2017. Also included in the Water Programme is the Austra...

Chicken prices have risen to Rs350 a kilogram and that of boneless meat to Rs600 per kg. Retailers used to maintain a difference of at least Rs100 per kg in prices of live bird and its meat prices, but now they have stopped following the practice due to surging demand. Two kinds of retail rates prevail in the market. Some retailers, who were previously selling live bird for Rs190 and meat for Rs290 per kg, have raised prices to Rs200 and Rs300-320, respectively. The prices of boneless meat have increased to Rs500-520 and that of golden meat to Rs400-420 per kg. However, another category of retailers claiming high quality have increased rates of live bird to Rs210-220 per kg from Rs200, and that of boneless meat and golden meat to Rs580-600 and Rs480 per kg. Market sources said that by raising prices, people belonging to the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) were recovering the cost incurred on a print media campaign that was run in the middle of February to reject a...

Pakistan has struck an unprecedented deal with Philippines for the export of hybrid rice seed to the Southeast Asian nation, an industry official said on Thursday.   “Philippines has decided to import hybrid rice seed from Pakistan because the crop raised form this variety is less labor intensive compared to Irri,  which is currently being cultivated in the Southeast Asian country,” Shahrukh Malik, executive at Guard Agricultural Research & Services told journalists in a media briefing. “For the first time in the history of the country, domestically developed hybrid seed will be traded to a foreign country. Philippines needs the seed for 2018 crop and we have already increased the production area to 900 acres to meet the demand.” He informed the journalists that Philippines have over 137,000 varieties of Irri but being a labor intensive crop, the archipelago in the southwestern Pacific is looking for a hybrid variety. “The climate in which hybrid rice see...

Punjab Agriculture Department has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Nestle Pakistan for agricultural sustainability including Chaunsa Mango sector and Water Resource Management. For the Chaunsa project Nestle Pakistan shall take on board Mango Research Institute Multan as a research partner, said a spokesman of the provincial agriculture department here on Tuesday. By virtue of these MoUs, Nestle Pakistan will provide technical support for improving quality and quantity of Mangoes to the growers. With the latest research in Mango sector, farm practices to be introduced will enable growers to work in a best way according to the latest production techniques. Under another MoU, in water resource management project, water Management wing of Agriculture Department will partner with Nestle Pakistan for a program which offer 60 percent subsidy to farmers who employee high efficiency irrigating system (Drip Irrigation) and other Water conservation techniques, techno...

Pakistan exported around 201,000 kilograms (kg) of mushroom with a total export price of $12.930 million in 2016. Not only was the increase in the value of mushroom exports phenomenal but mushroom exports also contributed over 25 percent to the overall vegetables exports of over $101 million the same year. In Pakistan, mushrooms are grown in farm houses, including but not limited to state owned national logistic cell. Farm production contributes around 1 percent to overall mushroom exports, while the rest of it comes from natural production in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The global mushroom production according to Food and Agriculture Organization's statistics was estimated at 4.99 million tons in 2016 with major producers being China with 60 percent production, followed by United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Indonesia and India. Talking to the Daily Times, Akhtar Usmani, Chairman Mann-O-Salva Pakistan Private Limited w...