Farmers Capacitated To Use Solar Technology For Drying Of Dates
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published July 20, 2016 | 01:47 PM
ISLAMABAD,(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th july,2016) : Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has built capacity in date growers to use solar technology for drying of dates by developing a Solar-cum-Gas Fired Date Dryer for the dehydration of dates.
This system can reduce post-harvest losses and improve quality of dates, according to a statement received here on Wednesday. Five solar drying systems have been installed in Khairpur and Sukkur Region of Sindh Province at Pano Aquil, Pryalo, Pir Jo goth, Therhi and Hayyat Solangi in date production areas of Sindh.
At these sites PARC also conducted training for local farmers to use and maintenance of these systems to get benefit from this technology to increase their production as well as to produce quality dates.
The farmers' capacity building programme would help to increase capability and understanding of the farmers to equip themselves with proper drying techniques of dates for upcoming seasons.
The farmers can also use this system to dry other fruits.
Through the use of this technology, farmers can improve their production and enhance income by producing quality dates and other fruits.
This system would also be an addition in the system to meet the national goal of food security in the country. These activities are being conducted under SAARC development funded project titled "Postharvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits in Production Catchments in SAARC Countries-Pakistan Component of Agricultural Engineering Division (AED) of PARC with the assistance of AZRI Technology Field Station located in Khairpur (Sindh). A team of scientists led by Dr.
Munir Ahmad, Chief Scientist and Director General (AED) PARC and other members include Dr. Muhammad Abbas Bhutto, Senior Scientific Officer and Incharge AZRI Technology Field Station-Khairpur, Furrukh Ehsan, SO, Asif Anwar and Sheraz Ahmad Anjum is actively working for the transfer of this knowledge and technology among the farmers and date growers in the country.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Tennis: ATP Barcelona Open results - 1st update
Swiatek's perfect 10 in Stuttgart as Vondrousova stuns Sabalenka
Arandu's roads closed due to flooding
Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
Tennis: WTA Stuttgart results - 1st update
Four passengers injured as train hit an empty vehicle
Over- speeding bus crushed to death two bike riders
Turkey's Freedom Flotilla ready to set sail for Gaza
French teen dies from heart failure after knife attack near school
Iranians appear unfazed by Isfahan blasts
UAF celebrates Int'l Chinese Language Day
More Stories From Business
-
Pakistan aims to agree outline of new IMF loan in May - Finance Minister
4 hours ago -
FTO commends FBR's role for prompt resolution of tax payers’ issues
4 hours ago -
BISP embraces E-procurement: launches inaugural tender
6 hours ago -
Business community indebted to Ahsan Zafar for his unprecedented services: Yousuf Rajput
6 hours ago -
China auto sector steps up Europe push with Spain plant
6 hours ago -
Condolence reference held in memory of FBR's officials
7 hours ago
-
Health activists ring alarm bells over 10-stick cigarette pack
8 hours ago -
Karachi receives maiden direct flight of Azerbaijan Airlines from Baku
8 hours ago -
PSX turns bullish, gains 619 points
9 hours ago -
Rupee bounces back; gains 13 paisa against dollar
8 hours ago -
Partners join hands for alternate use of marble, granite slury
8 hours ago -
Tokyo's Nikkei index tumbles 3% in morning trade
11 hours ago