Introduction
The Agricultural Research Institute, Tamab Peshawar has been the fountainhead of agricultural development in the province. During its 109 years history, it has significantly contributed to the economic prosperity of the farming community through introduction and evolution of high yielding varieties of crops, fruits and vegetables, standardization of agronomic techniques and dissemination of the latest know-how on crop husbandry, soil management, fertilizer use and plant protection measures. The research findings are disseminated to farmers by publishing research papers, technical bulletins and popular articles in local languages. Field Days, training courses and seminars are held periodically to acquaint the extension staff and the farmers with the latest research finding in various disciplines of agriculture. In addition Radio and TV talks are also delivered for the same purpose.
Official Message
Farming community of the KhyberPakhtunkhwa in general and the CentralAgro-Ecological Zone of the Province in particular are ourclientele. Our scientists strives to discover ways and means to enhance agricultural 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 Institute specifically our plant protection and soil science laboratories. Our services are universal, however, we focus on small holders and risk averse farmers. Our products include certified fruit nursery plants, basic seeds of approved varieties, plant propegules and food products including quality honey and virgin olive oil. These product can be obtained on first come first serve basis on government approved subsidized rates.
Functions
Objectives
Future Plans
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
Developments ADP
Achievements
S# |
Description |
Unit |
Achievements |
1. |
Fruit Varieties Released |
Nos. |
51 |
2. |
Fruit Nursery Distributed (Last Three Years) |
Nos. |
261,757 |
3. |
Orchards established on Growers’ Field (Last Five Years) |
Acres |
1,943 |
4. |
Olive Orchards Established on Growers’ Field |
Acres |
1,942 |
5. |
Adaptive Research Trials on Growers’ Field |
Acres |
340 |
6. |
Quality Seed Production; |
|
|
|
a. Wheat (Last Three Years) |
Tones |
223 |
|
b. Maize (Last Three Years) |
Tones |
62 |
7. |
Fodder Propegules (Moth Grass) Distributed: |
Nos. |
200,000 |
8. |
Trichogramma Cards Distributed for Insect Control: |
Cards |
41,300 |
9. |
Chrysoperla Cards Distributed for Insect Control: |
cards |
23,200 |
10. |
Disease Samples Analyzed: |
Nos. |
913 |
11. |
Analytical services (Soil, Water and Fertilizer Samples): |
Nos. |
5,171 |
12. |
Seed Samples Tested: |
Nos. |
175,345 |
13. |
Seed Samples Analyzed: |
Nos. |
405 |
14. |
Seed Germination Services for High Value Vegetables: |
kgs |
283 |
15. |
Preserved Seed of germplasm: (Accessions) |
Nos. |
5,215 |
16. |
Olive Oil Extraction (Virgin Oil): |
Litres |
3,878 |
17. |
Field Days: |
Nos. |
35 |
18. |
Radio Talks: |
Nos. |
22 |
19. |
Persons Trained: |
Persons |
3,577 |
20. |
Articles Published: |
Nos. |
66 |
21. |
Students/Scholars Supervised: |
|
|
|
a. Ph.D. |
Scholars |
5 |
|
b. M.Sc. (Hons.)/M.Phil. |
Scholars |
68 |
|
c. B.Sc. (Hons.)/M.Sc. |
Students |
119 |
22. |
Research Papers Published: |
Nos. |
34 |
Forms for Public
Public Access
Official/Officers (Designation Only) |
Address/Telephone No./Fax/Email |
Senior Director |
091-2964030 |
Director Soil and Plant Nutrition |
091-2964096 |
Project Director Olive R&D |
091-2964738 |
Horticulture Research Program |
091-2964852 |
Entomology Research Program |
091-2964212 |
Oilseed Research Program/Mushroom Unit |
091-2964450 |
Farm Management |
091-2964053 |
Technical/Planning Cell |
091-2964055 |
Telephone Exchange |
091-2964031 |
Fax |
091-2964097 |
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