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Emerging Scope of Tobacco Crop in Punjab: A Promising Venture

Times Agriculture — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:39:33 +0000

Tobacco has long been regarded as a controversial crop because of its direct association with smoking and the numerous health risks linked to tobacco consumption. Despite these concerns, tobacco remains one of the most economically significant cash crops in many developing countries, including Pakistan. The crop plays an important role in supporting rural livelihoods by [...]

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CRISPR in Agriculture: How Gene Editing is Reshaping future Crops?

Times Agriculture — Sun, 17 May 2026 10:21:39 +0000

Imagine using CRISPR technology to create drought-resistant wheat. Rice that can thrive in saltwater environments. Bananas that stay fresh for weeks without browning. Nutrient-packed tomatoes that may help lower blood pressure. Crops engineered to resist diseases without the need for any pesticides. This is not science fiction. It is CRISPR — and it is already [...]

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Intercropping: A Scientific Study for Sustainable Agriculture and Improved Yield

Times Agriculture — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:26:44 +0000

In the present era, due to shrinking land resources and a rapidly growing population, intercropping is being considered a better alternative to traditional monocropping systems. Traditional agricultural practices like the monocropping system are no longer adequate to meet the rising demand for food. Using chemical fertilizers has significantly increased agricultural productivity and reduced the recent [...]

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Climate Change Impact on Agriculture: Its Causes and Solutions

Times Agriculture — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:20:14 +0000

Climate change is the most important and dangerous issue for agricultural production. Climate change affects our production in several ways, like high temperatures, dry conditions, low and irregular patterns of rainfall, and high floods that affect our country as well as the world’s economic level. Therefore, we should understand the phenomena and causes of climate [...]

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Harvesting and Threshing of Sesame in the Rainy Season

Times Agriculture — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:42:30 +0000

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a short-duration oilseed crop valued for its high oil content and nutritional quality. Although sesame is relatively hardy, its cultivation during the rainy season poses special challenges, particularly at the time of harvesting and threshing. Unlike cereals, sesame capsules dehisce (split open) upon maturity, leading to seed shattering losses if [...]

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Precision Agriculture: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Farming

Times Agriculture — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:32:54 +0000

Precision agriculture is reshaping modern farming by replacing guesswork with data. Through real-time monitoring and smart tools, farmers can fine-tune every step—from sowing to spraying—ensuring resources are used effectively and sustainably. By integrating GPS-based guidance, field sensors, mapping software, and automation tools, precision agriculture ensures that every seed, drop of water, and gram of fertiliser [...]

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Green Cleaning: Non-Toxic DIY Solutions for a Healthy Home

Times Agriculture — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:02:54 +0000

Green cleaning is an eco-friendly approach to maintaining a spotless home while safeguarding your health and the environment. Conventional cleaning products are often laden with harsh chemicals, including bleach, ammonia, and synthetic fragrances. These substances can lead to a range of health issues, such as respiratory problems, skin irritations, and heightened indoor air pollution, which [...]

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Why Pakistan’s Farmers Need Fair Crop Prices, Not Loans

Times Agriculture — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:00:33 +0000

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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Six Canals Project in Pakistan: Progress or Peril?

Times Agriculture — Mon, 05 May 2025 06:14:11 +0000

The Six Canal Project is a groundbreaking initiative under Pakistan’s Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI), designed to tackle water scarcity, boost food security, and enhance agricultural productivity nationwide. With a massive budget of $3.3 billion (945 billion rupees)*, this project focuses on building six new irrigation canals to distribute water from the Indus River to key [...]

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The Indus Waters Treaty: A Landmark Agreement

Times Agriculture — Thu, 01 May 2025 08:31:06 +0000

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), an agreement signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 under the mediation of the World Bank, has been heralded as a model for transboundary water management. Designed to allocate the waters of the Indus River system and prevent conflicts between the two nations, the treaty has endured multiple wars and [...]

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