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Why merging PCCC and PARC matters

Why merging PCCC and PARC matters

To enhance the effectiveness of cotton research and development in Pakistan, there is an urgent need for comprehensive, federal-level strategic...

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Sajid Mahmood

Cotton yield: is quality seed the whole story?

Cotton yield: is quality seed the whole story?

A frequently asked question in the agricultural sector is: Why have we not yet succeeded in producing high-quality cotton seeds? While this may...

30.12.2024 10

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Sajid Mahmood

Digital technology: a promising future for cotton farming

Digital technology has revolutionised industries across the globe, and its impact on agriculture has become increasingly profound. Not only has it...

12.12.2024 30

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Imperative need for strong national apex body for cotton

The cotton sector serves as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, providing essential raw material to the textile industry and sustaining the...

27.11.2024 8

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Cotton’s top 5 setbacks and the smart fixes

The decline in cotton production and the reduction in cultivated area in Pakistan have become pressing issues that require immediate attention....

08.11.2024 2

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Sajid Mahmood

Transforming cotton with contract farming

Contract growing represents an innovative agricultural framework whereby a formal agreement is established between farmers and buyers, typically...

01.11.2024 10

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Sajid Mahmood

The criticality of cotton cess payment

Cotton is the backbone of Pakistan’s agricultural economy; yet the textile industry’s refusal to pay the cotton cess has severely undermined...

25.10.2024 2

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Strategic use of refugia in Bt cotton cultivation

The implementation of refugia in Bt cotton cultivation is a critical agricultural practice with far-reaching benefits. It plays a pivotal role in...

23.10.2024 4

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Sajid Mahmood

Revival of cotton a must

The significance of cotton for Pakistan’s economy is fundamental, as it plays a pivotal role in agriculture, industry, and employment sectors....

20.10.2024 3

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Sajid Mahmood

Cotton research under siege

At the inception of Pakistan, the nation emerged as a notable cotton exporter, with only two or three textile mills and an annual production of...

29.07.2024 2

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Sajid Mahmood

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