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Ten Billion Tree Tsunami | Green Pakistan

Pakistan is among top ranked countries working for environment conservation and restoration. Ten Billion Tree Tsunami is the internationally praised program launched by Prime Minister Imran Khan to curb the situation of climate change as the Pakistan is among the countries badly effected by climate change. Ten Billion Tree Tsunami is all about the tree plantation drive across the country to make Green Pakistan. Reforestation, Afforestation, Social forestry, Agroforestry and Urban forestry are the main focuses of this tree plantation drive.  This program will impact the public and the climate in a very positive way. Few days back I visited Jallo Forest Park situated in Lahore. It’s a tremendous and appreciable effort of Forest Department. I'm happy that I was the cause of plantation of 200 Moringa tree plants in Jallo Forest Park. I met Respected SDFO of Jallo Forest Park Mr. Ishtiaq. He is really friendly man serving his profession very well. He generously talked about the current ...

Best Mango Varieties in Pakistan

Pakistan has a distinction in taste of its fruits in the world. Some of Pakistani mango varieties are well known and high in demand due to the best taste. In this video you'll learn about the varieties of Pakistani mangoes and their salient features. This video is verily useful for students of Agriculture / Horticulture.

Lahore me 100 Saal Purana Bagh | 100 years old Garden in Lahore

Lahore is awesome for its walled city, greenery, infrastructure and gardens. In fact, in past from the Mughal era, Lahore was famous for its gardens. While in present, you can still find some amazing places. Few days back, I just stumbled upon a Hundred Years Old Garden in Lahore. So I thought it would be worth sharing with you all garden lovers. :) Shop Natural Pesticide and Fertilizer for your garden and grow healthy https://agrieducation.pk/shop-2/ Buy from Daraz: https://www.daraz.pk/products/neemu-natural-pesticide-i217172655-s1427415190.html?spm=a2a0e.searchlist.list.1.51752690bCaOZn&search=1

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...

Pesticides Cause Special Problems For Children

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...

AEP MOOCs - Agri. Education Pakistan Massive Open Online Courses Program

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Newly appointed pro-vice-chancellor of Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR)

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...