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Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the most prevalent and, economically, the most important infectious disease of cattle and buffaloes in Pakistan is a major constraint to achieve optimum animal production and limits market opportunities within the country as well as across the borders. FMD is endemic in the country and occurs throughout...

Mr Farrukh Toirov joined the FAO Pakistan team in April as the Deputy FAO Representative in Pakistan. Born in January 1977 in Tajikistan, he holds a Post Graduate Diploma in International Economic Relations and a Master’s Degree in Social Research and Demography (MA). He has close to 20 years of experience...

Mr Farrukh Toirov joined the FAO Pakistan team in April as the Deputy FAO Representative in Pakistan. Born in January 1977 in Tajikistan, he holds a Post Graduate Diploma in International Economic Relations and a Master’s Degree in Social Research and Demography (MA). He has close to 20 years of experience...

“Our dream has come true! We have started receiving fruits of our efforts that we made for a decent living. With all the household chores to take care of, it is not easy to take out time and energy for making handicrafts. However, receiving a reasonable price for our products...

Distribution of certified maize seed packages to 3,750 farmer families in Orakzai agency of FATA has begun. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) project is providing 20kg of maize seeds to each household. Untoward security situation had forced these farmers to...