Introduction
The Directorate of Agriculture Research FATA was established in 1995. Situated at the renowned Agricultural Research Institute, Tarnab Peshawar. Its current mandate is related to adaptive research on fruits in FATA. It has introduced 92 improved varieties of various species of fruits in the area to diversify the genetic base of the fruit species. Rejuvenation of the existing orchards through modern techniques of orchard management is one of the main objectives of the directorate. Certified fruit nursery plants are distributed among the fruit growers on subsidized rates. Integrated pest and disease management (ICM/IDM) approach is employed to control the prevailing pests and diseases in orchards. Nutritional requirement of orchards are recommended through soil analysis and plant sample analysis. Growers and extension workers are trained on modern technology of orchard management. Pamphlets and bulletins are published for dissemination of technology among the growers.
Official Message
Farming community of the FATA is our clientele. Our scientists strives to discover ways and means to enhance orchards productivity and improve produce quality. Our scientists always value feedback from the farming community to align their research program to the actual need of the farmers. Farmers are encouraged to interact our scientists for finding solutions to their problems.
We welcome farmers and their representatives to visit our stations. Our services are universal, however, we focus on small holders and risk averse farmers.
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Vision
Generate and disseminate knowledge for improving crop productivity in order to achieve growth, equity and food security in the agricultural sector of the Central Agro-Ecological Zone of the Province
Achievements
Research Trails on Improvement in Wheat: 10 acres
One Kanal Grapevine establishment Cordon System: 40
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