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• Olericulture is a branch of horticulture.
  • It focuses on the cultivation, growth, and harvesting of vegetables.
  • Helps improve yield, quality, and pest management in vegetables.
  • Important for food supply and nutrition.
  • Examples include tomatoes, carrots, and cabbage.

Last verified on 12-02-2026

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• Afforestation is the process of planting trees on land that was not previously forested.
  • Helps increase green cover and reduce soil erosion.
  • Important for climate change mitigation and biodiversity.
  • Commonly done in degraded, barren, or desert areas.
  • Supports environmental sustainability and carbon sequestration.

Last verified on 06-02-2026

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• Older rice refers to rice that has been stored for some time after harvest.
• Its moisture content decreases, making it less sticky when cooked.
• Often considered less fresh, so it is cheaper in price.
• Popular for certain dishes like biryani due to better separation of grains.
• Storage can improve aroma and cooking quality in some varieties.

Last verified on 06-02-2026

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• Definition: Total value of goods and services produced within a country in a year
• Components: Consumption, Investment, Government Spending, Net Exports
• Purpose: Measures economic performance and standard of living
• Units: Usually in US dollars or local currency
• Major Example: Pakistan’s GDP in 2025 ≈ $500 billion (nominal)

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Headquarters of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited located in Islamabad. 

Modern agriculture technology machinery and Agriculture loans in Pakistan.

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Agricultural extension plays a crucial role in boosting agricultural productivity, increasing food security, improving rural livelihoods, and promoting agriculture as an engine of pro-poor economic growth.

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• Banana is classified as a berry in botanical terms.
  • It develops from a single ovary.
  • Soft, fleshy, and contains multiple seeds (small or undeveloped in cultivated varieties).
  • Edible and rich in carbohydrates and vitamins.
  • Commonly grown in tropical and subtropical regions.

Last verified on 06-02-2026

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 Pakistan main sources of agriculture credit were relatives and friends, landlords, shopkeeper's commission agents.

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3 main different types of rice are:

The three main different types of rice: short grain, medium grain, long grain

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Agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops and raising livestock.