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Multistakeholder workshop further paves the way for the registration of biopesticides in Pakistan
July 31, 2024
Saqib Ali
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CABI, together with the Pakistani Government’s Department for Plant Protection (DPP), convened a training workshop to help further pave the way for the registration of biopesticides to sustainably tackle crop pests and diseases in Pakistan.
Empowering the next generation of scientists: CABI in Pakistan provides internships for agricultural students
June 3, 2024
Dr Abeera Umar, Mr Fazlullah
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CABI’s centre in Pakistan is helping to foster the next generation of scientists interested in securing greater food security in the world by offering internships for agricultural students at its biological control laboratories in Rawalpindi. Thirty-one entomology and plant pathology students from Pakistan’s top agricultural universities are taking part in ongoing research projects, fieldwork, data…
Revolutionizing crop protection in Pakistan: Registration guidance approved to promote sustainable biopesticides
February 14, 2024
Babar Bajwa, Sabyan Faris Honey
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To celebrate the longstanding achievement in the crop protection sector of Pakistan, CABI organized a dialogue on ‘Regulatory Harmonization in Pakistan for Maximum Residue Limits and Biopesticides’ in Islamabad, Pakistan. The event saw the approval of biopesticide registration guidance to promote the uptake of safer-to-use and more environmentally friendly biopesticides in the fight against crop…
CABI and Higher Education Commission to enhance learning in agriculture and biosciences in Pakistan
December 18, 2023
Saqib Ali
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CABI and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on enhancing the quality of education and academic excellence within the domains of agriculture and biosciences.
Breaking gender stereotypes and strengthening potato value chains in Pakistan
December 4, 2023
Umair Safdar
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When it comes to Pakistan’s potato value chains, women’s participation is critical. Women make up around two thirds of the agricultural labour force in Pakistan.
Biocontrol training in Pakistan helps farmers prevent harmful aflatoxins in chillies
November 9, 2023
Babar Bajwa, Sabyan Faris Honey
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Pakistan is the world’s fourth-largest producer of chillies. The country accounts for around 4-5% of global chilli production. Sindh province is where 85% of Pakistan’s chillies are grown, making it one of the biggest chilli-producing regions worldwide. The province is well-known for the town of Kunri, home of the world-famous Dundicut red chillies. But here,…
CABI’s expertise in digital data to help fight crop pests showcased in Punjab
August 30, 2023
Kazam Ali
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CABI’s digital data expertise has been showcased through a project in Punjab, Pakistan, and will help smallholders in the fight against crop pests.
Potato growers reap the benefits of increased productivity and profits
August 29, 2023
Maila al Saba Shah, Yasar Saleem Khan
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Meet Ali Azhar and his family. Mr Azhar is a young potato grower who lives in Punjab, Pakistan. Over 95% of the country’s potato production originates from this province. Third generation potato producer Mr Azhar has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and is a third-generation potato producer on the family’s farm in the village Thatha…
Empowering smallholder farmers in Punjab to ‘sow the seeds’ of better potato production
April 28, 2023
Hafiz Mahmood Rehman, Hassan Raza, Maila al Saba Shah, Yasar Saleem Khan
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The Punjab province of Pakistan is one of the most important growing districts with over 95% of potato production originating from here. The crop is significantly valuable as a commodity for both farmers and consumers.
Workshop in Balochistan, Pakistan, showcases review of country’s Organic Agriculture Policy
April 26, 2023
Dr Saif Ali, Muhammad Waseem Ishaq
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A workshop has been held in Balochistan, Pakistan, to showcase a review of the country’s Organic Agriculture Policy.
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