Achievements - AZRC D.I Khan

  • Released / developed high yielding Turmeric variety “BADER Haldi” from Provincial Seed Council, KP during 2022.
  • Released / developed high yielding Guar variety, “AZRC guar” from Provincial Seed Council, KP during 2022.
  • High yielding wheat variety “AZRC- Dera” from Provincial Seed Council (KP).
  • Chickpea variety, “Indus 2019 & Lentil 2019” released from Provincial seed council, KP
  • Developed high yielding wheat line “AZRC-84” and Garlic variety “AZRC Thoom” and are at approval stage from Provincial Seed Council, KP.
  • Introduced groundnut under tube well irrigated conditions. This was the first time cultivation of groundnut in the history of these areas. Quite encouraging result were obtained. The highest yield were recorded as 5411 and 4455 kg per hectare respectively. This is quite higher yield and double than yield being obtained at Talagang and other part of country at farmers’ fields.
  • Introduced Onion at Riverine area, D.I.Khan. Two varieties of Onion one each from AARI Faisalabad (Phulkara) and ARS, Swat (Swat-1) been successfully tested at farmer’s fields at two locations in Riverine area, D.I.Khan. This is first time cultivation of Onion in this belt where farmers never cultivate such high values crops. The yield of onion exceeded19700 kg per hectare (Swat-1).
  • Cotton promotion activities in DI Khan were designed to promote cotton cultivation in Gomal Zam command area and other areas of DIKhan. A group of three scientists was given the task to develop a liaison with Cotton Research Station (CRS) DI Khan to carry out these activities. ARICA and Layyah seed corporations were contacted for free seed distribution among farmers and proper visiting for guidance of the farmers about cultural and insect pest management was managed throughout the season in 2018.
  • Line sowing of Quinoa in Southern KP is introduced. Also Moringa and Pongamia have proven best for an agroforestry model for wheat and chickpea.
  • Successfully completed the PSDP project on Up-gradation of AZRI and establishment of new Adoptive Research cum Demonstration institutes at Tank, Lakki Marwat, Wana & Miranshah.
  • Successfully completed 5 ALP projects in different Research ecologies during last 5 years. Also more than 120 research papers published in National & International journals.
  • Established Silage and Hay production technology at AZRC farm for increased meat and milk production besides the objective provision of fodder during fodder scarcity period. Prepared the Silage from Corn (Zea mays) and Mott grass and Hay from Barseem.
  • Provided the Advisory Services to the farmers of the areas about Health, Management, Care, Treatment and Feeding of small and large ruminants. Moreover, training camps (03) & 2 field days were organized at Centre for awareness of farming communes.
  • Adaptive Measures for acclimatization of Angora Rabbits in warm climate of DIKhan were successfully demonstrated.
  • Established a system of information provision, advisory services and free veterinary camps facility to farming community for effective cure for animal wounds/burns by application of herbal extracts and traditional medicines.
  • Radio / Media talks regarding formers issue