technology in agriculture

� Packaging  is the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale, and use. Packaging also refers to the process of design, evaluation, and production of packages.�  OR � Packaging is the container or wrapper that holds a product or group of products.� Functions of Packaging Packaging is a means of providing the correct environmental conditions for food during the length of time it is stored and/or distributed to the consumer. A good package has to perform the following functions: --> First, packaging protects it from physical, chemical and microbiological invasion. -->  It must keep the product clean and provide a barrier against dirt and other contaminants.  -->  It should prevent losses. Its design should provide protection and convenience in handling, during transport, distribution and marketing. In particular, the size, shape and weight of the packages must be considered. -->  It ...

Vegetables are very important in our daily diet because they contain components essential for the grown and developments of our bodies. Following are a few measures which can be followed in Pakistan to preserve the nutritional value of vegetables both a farmer and consumer level. Vegetables INSECT-PESTS AND DISEASES Insect-pests and diseases are major sources to cut 20-30% of vegetable production and in some cases entire crop may be destroyed. Hence vegetables should be kept safe from insect pests and diseases to control losses in yield and save nutritional value. CONTROL STRATEGIES To control pests and diseases, chemicals with large residual capabilities should not be used rather such chemicals should be used whose effect last only for 24 hours. Such sprayed vegetables should be used after washing. HARVESTING AT PROPER TIME Vegetables should be harvested at physiological maturity . For example, if melon and watermelon are picked before ripening, they will be less sweet. Similarly if...