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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Science
- Business Recorder
‘Modern agri practices must be reached out among farmers'
FAISALABAD: The agrarian research and modern agricultural practices must be reached out among the farming community to increase the productivity and raise socioeconomic conditions of rural folks, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali. He was talking to Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) Chief Scientist Agriculture Research Punjab Dr Sajid ul Rehman and Additional Chief Scientist Wheat and Vegetable Dr Javed Ahmad during his visit to AARI. Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali called for promoting innovation in agriculture through comprehensive practical strategies. He said that the country was blessed with fertile land, four seasons and ecological zones, but per-acre productivity was low compared to the rest of the world. He said collaborative research and development work is essential to address the issues faced by farmers for a sustainable growth. Dr Sajid ul Rehman said that they were making all-out efforts to address the agricultural challenge and ensure the sector on scientific basis. He said that collaborative work between both institutions will bring tangible results in term of varieties and climate resilient agriculture. The meeting also discussed the new projects and internship programmes. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Keeway K-Light 250V & Zontes 350X get more affordable by up to ₹71,000
₹71,000 data-item-target-url=/auto/two-wheelers/ data-item-story-segment=Mass Vehicles> The Keeway K-Light 250V (Left) is now more affordable by ₹71,000, while the Zontes 350X (Right) gets a price cut of ₹59,000 Check Offers Adishwar Auto Ride India (AARI), the Indian partner for Benelli, Keeway, Zontes, QJ, and several other brands, has announced a massive price cut on select models - K-Light 250V and Zontes 350X - by up to ₹ 71,000. The Keeway K-Light 250V now retails at ₹ 2.49 lakh, making it more affordable by ₹ 71,000. Meanwhile, the Zontes 350X is now priced at ₹ 2.40 lakh, cheaper by ₹ 59,000. All prices are ex-showroom, India. Keeway K-Light 250V: What's on offer? The Keeway K-Light 250V was launched in India in July 2022 as a small-capacity cruiser. However, the big USP on the motorcycle is its 249 cc V-Twin engine. The motor produces 18.4 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 19 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. On the feature front, the Keeway K-Light 250V comes with the quintessential cruiser styling, all-LED lighting, a digital instrument console, belt-drive motor, and twin exhausts. Also Read : Zontes reduces prices across 350R, 350X & 350T motorcycles by up to ₹ 48,000 The Keeway K-Light 250V is powered by a 249 cc V-Twin engine tuned for 18.4 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 19 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm The K-Light 250V competes in a segment with the likes of the Honda CB350 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350, but its twin-cylinder nature gives it an edge over rivals. The new price cut should make the cruiser more attractive towards prospective customers. Zontes 350X: What's on offer? The Zontes 350X is a sports tourer and the bike has received a second price cut in less than a year. The motorcycle was originally launched in 2022 at ₹ 3.45 lakh (top variant), but received a price cut last year of ₹ 46,000. The latest price drop makes it significantly more affordable for buyers. The sports tourer is powered by a 348 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine tuned for 38.9 bhp at 9,500 rpm and 32.8 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The Zontes 350X is a sports tourer powered by a 348 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine tuned for 38.9 bhp at 9,500 rpm and 32.8 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm The Zontes 350X comes with a host of features including keyless control, a full TFT console with Bluetooth navigation and ride data integration, all-LED lighting, an electrically adjustable windshield, and lightweight alloy wheels. The motorcycle is equipped with a 17-litre fuel tank. Both the Keeway K-Light 250V and Zontes 350X are available via AARI's nationwide dealership network comprising Benelli, Keeway and Moto Vault. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 04 Jul 2025, 16:53 PM IST
Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Sesame seed exports to China hit $49 million
Listen to article Pakistan's sesame seed exports to China have soared to unprecedented levels, reaching nearly $49 million between January and April 2025. This surge marks a major milestone in the growing agricultural trade between the two countries. Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, credited the growth to domestic innovation and China's rising demand for quality imports. He praised the contributions of local research institutions, such as the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) and its Oilseeds Research Institute (ORI) team, for driving productivity through improved seed varieties and advanced farming techniques. "While supply-side developments such as improved seed varieties and research-led farming techniques have played a vital role, it is China's growing consumer demand, preference for high-quality imports, and competitive pricing that are driving this record-setting trend," he said. Pakistan's rise in China's sesame import market has been dramatic. In 2019, it ranked 14th with $4.6 million in exports. By 2024, it climbed to third by value at $226.53 million, and second by volume, with 177,640 tonnes exported. From January to April 2025, exports hit 38,828 tonnes, valued at $48.58 million, a 337% year-on-year increase. Gopal Khamuani, Chairman of Pakistan Sesame Exporters Association, cited Pakistan's advantage in average export price at $1,300 per tonne, fast 1520 day transit via sea and land, and 510 day processing times. Hashmi outlined a strategic roadmap to deepen trade ties through better seed quality, value-added processing, expanded e-commerce, and joint ventures. "Our goal must be to move beyond raw exports and tap into China's booming sesame-based product market, valued between $4.7 and $9.5 billion annually," he said. He also highlighted key initiatives, including the September 2024 trade event that secured $28 million in deals and registration of 177 Pakistani sesame companies in China. "Our sesame trade with China is more than an export story - it's a blueprint for shared prosperity," Hashmi concluded.
