Agriculture Extension - Times Agriculture https://timesagriculture.com/agriculture-extension/ The Green is Our Future Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:08:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/timesagriculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-Times-Agriculture-Transparent-Logo-edited-1.webp?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Agriculture Extension - Times Agriculture https://timesagriculture.com/agriculture-extension/ 32 32 191124871 What the 1980s Farm Crisis Taught Us? https://timesagriculture.com/what-the-1980s-farm-crisis-taught-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-the-1980s-farm-crisis-taught-us https://timesagriculture.com/what-the-1980s-farm-crisis-taught-us/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:03:21 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=8401 The 1980s stand as a “decade of turmoil” in the American heartland, a period of economic upheaval so profound it completely altered the fabric of rural life. During this era, the staggering reality was that 250 farm families went out of existence every single day. Joan Blundall, a mental-health counsellor in rural Iowa, famously described [...]

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]]> https://timesagriculture.com/what-the-1980s-farm-crisis-taught-us/feed/ 0 8401 Why Pakistan’s Farmers Need Fair Crop Prices, Not Loans https://timesagriculture.com/why-pakistans-farmers-need-fair-crop-prices-not-loans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-pakistans-farmers-need-fair-crop-prices-not-loans https://timesagriculture.com/why-pakistans-farmers-need-fair-crop-prices-not-loans/#respond Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:00:33 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=8229 Pakistan’s agricultural heart beats strongly, yet its farmers are struggling to keep pace. Agriculture contributes about 20% to GDP and supports nearly 40% of the workforce. Despite this critical role, farmers face mounting financial challenges, with rising input costs, manipulation in crop pricing, and an ineffective government loaning system. Instead of empowering farmers, reliance on [...]

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]]> https://timesagriculture.com/why-pakistans-farmers-need-fair-crop-prices-not-loans/feed/ 0 8229 What is Crop Rotation: Nurturing Agriculture through Sustainable Practices https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-crop-rotation-nurturing-agriculture-through-sustainable-practices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-crop-rotation-nurturing-agriculture-through-sustainable-practices https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-crop-rotation-nurturing-agriculture-through-sustainable-practices/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:37:44 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=6674 Crop Rotation is an age-old farming practice that has been used for centuries to improve soil health, increase crop yield, and reduce pest and disease pressure. Its roots trace back thousands of years, with evidence of practice in ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Chinese. The core idea is to avoid planting the same [...]

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]]> https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-crop-rotation-nurturing-agriculture-through-sustainable-practices/feed/ 0 6674 What is Smog? | History, Types, Causes, Impacts,  and Measures | Complete Overview https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-smog-history-types-causes-impacts-and-measures-complete-overview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-smog-history-types-causes-impacts-and-measures-complete-overview https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-smog-history-types-causes-impacts-and-measures-complete-overview/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:39:17 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=6552 Smog is a type of air pollution which can cause changes in visibility. It was initially observed in the 20th century. Smog is a mixture of fog and smoke. Today most of the smoke is photochemical smog. Smog is mainly formed above the urban centres which is composed mainly of tropospheric ozone (O3). The primary [...]

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]]> https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-smog-history-types-causes-impacts-and-measures-complete-overview/feed/ 0 6552 Environmental Impacts on Sustainable Sesame Production in Pakistan https://timesagriculture.com/environmental-impacts-on-sustainable-sesame-production/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=environmental-impacts-on-sustainable-sesame-production https://timesagriculture.com/environmental-impacts-on-sustainable-sesame-production/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:06:21 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=6522 Environmental impacts play a crucial role in sustainable sesame production in Pakistan. The country’s climate and soil conditions are favourable for sesame cultivation, but the increasing use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has led to environmental degradation. This has resulted in soil erosion, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. To ensure sustainable sesame production, it [...]

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]]> https://timesagriculture.com/environmental-impacts-on-sustainable-sesame-production/feed/ 0 6522 What is Indigo Farming: The Fascinating Blue Gold | Overview https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-indigo-farming-the-fascinating-blue-gold-overview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-indigo-farming-the-fascinating-blue-gold-overview https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-indigo-farming-the-fascinating-blue-gold-overview/#respond Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:06:13 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=6454 Indigo has been called many things throughout history – blue gold, woad, and natural dye. This deep blue pigment has a rich history dating back to ancient civilization where it was highly valued for its vibrant color and medicinal properties. Today, indigo farming continues to thrive as a sustainable and eco-friendly method of producing one [...]

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]]> https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-indigo-farming-the-fascinating-blue-gold-overview/feed/ 0 6454 What is Food Insecurity? Causes Effects & Solutions https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-food-insecurity-causes-effects-solutions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-food-insecurity-causes-effects-solutions https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-food-insecurity-causes-effects-solutions/#comments Sat, 28 Oct 2023 10:54:57 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=6227 Food insecurity is an issue that continues to plague communities all over the world. It can have a devastating effect on both individuals and nations, leading to poverty, malnutrition, and even starvation. Statistics say that over 25,000 people die each day from hunger-related causes. It is believed that roughly 11% of the global population suffers [...]

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]]> https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-food-insecurity-causes-effects-solutions/feed/ 1 6227 Agrivoltaics: Harnessing the Power of the Sun for Farming https://timesagriculture.com/agrivoltaics-harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-for-farming/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agrivoltaics-harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-for-farming https://timesagriculture.com/agrivoltaics-harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-for-farming/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:18:44 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=6123 Agrivoltaics, also known as agro photovoltaics, is a relatively new concept that combines agriculture and solar energy production in a mutually beneficial way. It involves installing solar panels on farmland to generate renewable energy while still allowing crops to be grown underneath. The idea of agrivoltaics originated in Germany in the early 1980s, but it [...]

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]]> https://timesagriculture.com/agrivoltaics-harnessing-the-power-of-the-sun-for-farming/feed/ 0 6123 Natural Farming: A Sustainable Path to Food Security https://timesagriculture.com/natural-farming-a-sustainable-path-to-food-security/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natural-farming-a-sustainable-path-to-food-security https://timesagriculture.com/natural-farming-a-sustainable-path-to-food-security/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:22:11 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=6018 Natural farming, also called ecological farming, mimics and harmonizes with natural ecosystems. It relies on nature’s processes, excluding synthetic inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, and GMOs. Instead, it focuses on fertile soils and biodiversity for a self-sustaining ecosystem. At its core, natural farming draws inspiration from traditional farming practices and ancient agricultural wisdom. It recognizes the [...]

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]]> https://timesagriculture.com/natural-farming-a-sustainable-path-to-food-security/feed/ 0 6018 What is Slash-and-Burn Agriculture | Swidden Farming? https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-slash-and-burn-agriculture-swidden-farming/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-slash-and-burn-agriculture-swidden-farming https://timesagriculture.com/what-is-slash-and-burn-agriculture-swidden-farming/#respond Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:40:57 +0000 https://timesagriculture.com/?p=5801 Slash-and-burn agriculture, also known as jhum cultivation in some regions, is an age-old farming method primarily practised in tropical regions around the world. This method involves cutting down vegetation in a particular area, and then burning the remains to create a nutrient-rich layer of ash. The site is then used for short-term cultivation, often of [...]

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