S.No

YEAR

ACHIEVEMENTS

01

2007-08

Sorghum, millet, and maize adaptive trials.6.2 tones of KT-2000 and 3.0 tones of KT- 2003 BNS Wheat seed produced. Twenty nine (29) Wheat adaptive trials were laid out on farmers fields. Caralluma and Mushroom research were also introduced to farmers. One hundreds soil and water samples from farmers fields were analyzed for fertility status.

02

2008-09

Five adaptive research plots of sorghum were laid out at farmers’ fields.KT-5 and KT-4 line was selected for progeny blocks. Fifteen hundreds of KT-2000 single ears were selected to produce BNS of Wheat. Twenty five adaptive plots were laid out on farmers’ field. Two trials on Caralluma were conducted. Adaptive research was also laid on Chickpea. Soils of Orakzai agency were analyzed. Two Mushroom units have been established in Kohat under BADP-II activities. One hundreds and fifty samples were tested for fertility status from farmers’ fields.

03

2009-10

A new improved variety Kohat-2010 was approved by Provincial Seed Council and recommended for cultivation in Barani area. Eleven different promising lines were tested in Multi- location Yield. Thirty Kg BNS seed of KT-2000 were produced. Ten adaptive plots were laid out on farmers fields under ADP Project. One trial on Caralluma was also conducted. The soils of different region were tested for salinity. One unit of Mushroom was established in ARS Kohat under BADP-II activities. Two hundreds and fifteen samples of water and soil were tested for different parameter.

04

2010-11

Fourteen different promising wheat lines were tested in Preliminary wheat yield trial. New cereals were compared under rain fed condition of Kohat under the ADP scheme. Maximum grain yield was recorded for wheat, followed by oat, triticale and barley. Total of 9160 kg seed of different wheat varieties was produced during the year under report.

One trial on Caralluma tuberculata   i.e. Irrigation Intervals Trial has been conducted.

One Mushroom unit has been established at BARS, Kohat under BADP-II. Soils of all blocks of BARS Kohat were analyzed. Mean pH value was recorded as 7.89 while soils are calcareous in nature. Organic matter content was 0.76 % showing deficiency. Two hundreds samples of soil were tested for fertility status.

Meteorological data (daily) were recorded and this year 450.7 mm rain fall was recorded.

ACHIEVEMENTS

05

2011-12

v  1300 single ears of KT-2000 were selected during 2011-12 for progeny blocks to produce BNS seed.

v  1200 single ears of newly released variety KT-2010 were selected for progeny blocks.

v  300 progeny blocks of newly released variety KT-2010 were maintained /produced for next year BNS seed production.

v  300 progeny blocks of KT-2000 were maintained /produced for next year BNS seed production.

v  Total of 10640 kg seed of different wheat varieties was produced during the year under report. Three hundreds samples of soil and water were tested from farmers’ fields.

v  One trial on Caralluma tuberculata propagation i.e. seed versus cutting has been conducted. Propagation through cutting was found the most suitable.

v  One trial on Asparagus i.e. Performance of different asparagus lines under the agro-climatic conditions of Kohat is under study. Yield data was collected. The selected entries will be further tested in replicated trial.

v  Sixteen adaptive research plots of new cereals (Wheat, triticale, oat and barley) were laid out on farmers’ field. Triticale, oat and barley produced 11.4%, 10% and 6.0% more grain yield than wheat.

v  Thirty four adaptive plots on Wheat and 27 on maize were laid out under the ADP scheme “Adaptive research plots on improved variety / hybrid of wheat and maize in District Kohat.

v  Nursery of promising peach varieties has been established for the first time at ARS, Kohat.

v  Six field days and five farmers training were arranged under ADP scheme.

v  Two projects “Research and development of Guava and on Caralluma is running smoothly.

v  Two pamphlets in Urdu language regarding “Barley cultivation and yield improvement of cereal crops were published.    

v  Three Radio talks on different aspects of agricultural crops and their production technology delivered by Mr. Javed Iqbal, Mr.Niaz Muhammad and Muhammad Khan in Karkeela programme.

Seminars, Workshops, conferences and Trainings                         attended

v  One day meeting on “Promoting science and innovation in Pakistan attended by Dr. Sabir Gul Khattak on 23-02-2012.

v  Two days conference on” Climate change a challenge for Agriculturist” was attended by Dr. Sabir Gul Khattak and Mr. Zahid Iqbal (RO) at AUP Peshawar.

v  Two days training on account matters attended by Dr. Sabir Gul Khattak, Mr. Nasir Khan and Mr. Salman Ali.