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Webinar on Olives

Webinar on Olives

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TENDER DOCUMENTS HIRING OF TESTING AGENCY-2024

TENDER DOCUMENTS HIRING OF TESTING AGENCY-2024

Potato Workshop – Okara

Potato Workshop – Okara

Workshop on Citrus in Bhalwal, Pakistan’s major Kinnow-producing hub

Workshop on Citrus in Bhalwal, Pakistan’s major Kinnow-producing hub

Climate Change: Impact of Smog and Fog on Potato Crop & Remedial Measures

Climate Change: Impact of Smog and Fog on Potato Crop & Remedial Measures

Market Intelligence Report on Kinnow

Market Intelligence Report on Kinnow

Harvest and Post-harvest Management of Citrus Fruits

Harvest and Post-harvest Management of Citrus Fruits

Improving the quality of Pakistani chilies for export

Improving the quality of Pakistani chilies for export

The Dynamics of Vegetable Exports: Procedures, Quality Control & Value Chain

The Dynamics of Vegetable Exports: Procedures, Quality Control & Value Chain

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On 21 November, 2024, PHDEC conducted the webinar on the topic of harvest and post-harvest management of Citrus fruits. The aim of the webinar was to discuss harvesting, post-harvest handling of citrus to minimize the post-harvest losses, and availability of premium quality citrus in domestic and international high-end-market. The harvesting of citrus is in progress and concludes until the end of March. The citrus is more sensitive and responsive towards the mishandling and malpractices of harvesting and post-harvesting. So, keeping in view the sensitivity of the product and the importance of harvesting and post-harvest handling for good quality and yield, PHDEC conducted a webinar to educate the citrus farmers/growers, key farm workers on proper harvest, postharvest handling, processing, packing, storage and transportation of citrus fruit for exports. A large number of participants from growers, processors, exporters, R&D, and academia participated in the webinar and appreciated the PHDEC's initiative for conducting the webinar on the important topic of harvest & post-harvest management.
Harvest and Post harvest Management of Citrus Fruits
On 14 November, 2024, PHDEC conducted the webinar on the topic of “Effective Management Techniques of Mango Orchards during Dormancy”. The aim of the webinar was to discuss and enlightening the growers/farmers on good farming practices for viable crop production to produce good quality mangoes and to get high yield. Dr. Javed Iqbal, Senior Scientist, Mango Research Station, Shujabad provided a detailed overview of mango orchard management and delivered presentation on soil, high density plantation, irrigation & nutrition management, biotic problems, quality of pesticides/chemicals etc. Approved varieties of mangoes with salient characteristics were also discussed. The session was concluded with Q&A segment from the audience. A large number of growers/farmers, R&D, entrepreneurs and academia participated in the webinar and valued the PHDEC’s initiative.
Effective Management Techniques of Mango Orchards During Dormancy 2
On 10th October, 2024), PHDEC conducted the webinar on the topic of harvest and post-harvest management of Chilies. The aim of the webinar was to bring the maximum of the stakeholders on board to discuss harvesting, post-harvest handling of Chilies to minimize the post-harvest losses, and availability of premium quality Chilies in domestic and international high-end-market. The harvesting of Chilies is in progress and concludes until the end of March. The Chilies are more sensitive and responsive towards the mishandling and malpractices of harvesting and post-harvesting. So, keeping in view the sensitivity of the product and the importance of harvesting and post-harvest handling for good quality and yield, PHDEC planned and conducted a webinar to educate the Chilies farmers/growers, key farm workers on the subject. A large number of participants from growers, processors, exporters, R&D, and academia participated in the webinar and appreciated the PHDEC's initiative for conducting the webinar on the important topic of harvest & post-harvest management.
Harvest and Post harvest Management of Chilies Part 1
Microbial Biofungicides for Food Security and Sustainable Horticulture
On 3rd of October 2024, PHDEC organized a webinar on the topic of “Unlocking the Potential: Avocado Cultivation Techniques and Future Opportunities” The global avocado market size was valued at USD 14.85 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% from 2024 to 2030. Avocado cultivation has gained momentum in Pakistan due to its adaptability to diverse climatic conditions. Avocado thrives in warm climates, making it suitable for different regions of Pakistan. Recognizing the increased production of Avocado fruit in Pakistan and export opportunities, Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company organized a webinar on “Unlocking the Potential: Avocado Cultivation Techniques and Future Opportunities. The objective of the webinar was to guide farmers & exporters about production technology & potential markets of avocado. Mr. Syed Zia Ul Hasan, Principal Scientist Horticulture, Hill Fruit Research Station, Murree, guided the participants on the said topic.
Avocado Cultivation Techniques and Future Opportunities
On 19th September, 2024, PHDEC conducted the webinar on the topic of “Producing Export Quality Potato by Adopting Good Agricultural Practices”. The aim of the webinar was to discuss and enlighten the growers/farmers on Good Agricultural Practices for viable crop production, to produce export quality potatoes and to get high yield. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Sajid, Principle Scientist, Potato Research Station Sialkot, delivered presentation on soil, seed selection, seed treatment, irrigation & nutrition management, biotic problems, application of pesticides/chemicals etc. Approved varieties of potato with salient characteristics were also discussed. The session was concluded with Q&A segment from the audience.
Producing Export Quality Potato by Adopting Good Agricultural Practices
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