Groundnut

Groundnut is an important cash crop of barani areas of Punjab. Groundnuts are the 13th most important food crop of the world. They are the world’s 4th important source of edible oil and 3rd most important source of vegetable protein. Groundnut seeds are a rich source of high quality edible oil (43-55%), easily digestible protein (25-32%) and carbohydrates (20%). Worldwide, 50 percent of peanut production is used for oil extraction, 37 percent for direct food uses, and 12 percent for seed purpose (ICRISAT 2008). Pakistan accounts for only 0.4% of the global groundnut area and 0.2% of its production.In Pakistan, it was grown on area of about 86974 ha with a total production of 100790 tons during 2018-19. About 89.8%, 8.0% and 2.2% area lies in the Punjab, NWFP and Sindh province, respectively (CAP-2013). Groundnut contributes 70% to the total edible oil production in India, whereas in Pakistan contribution as edible oil is negligible because it is mostly consumed as roasted nuts and in confectionery. The national average yield ranges from 800 to 1100 kg/ha which is less than one fourth of the potential yield of the existing varieties. Low yield is mainly due to non-availability of high yielding adopted varieties, good quality seed and non-adaptation of crop production technology.

Barani Agricultural Research Institute, Chakwal

Sr. No.	Variety Name	Year of Release	Sowing Time	Yield Potential (Maund/Acre)	Recommended Areas	Salient Features
1	Fida – 22	2023	10th April -25th April	20	Barani Areas of Punjab	Evolvedthrough Hybridization Bunch Virginia Type Two-Four seeded pods Variegated seed coat color 160-170 days maturity
2	Chakwal Gold	2023	10th April -25th April	20	Barani Areas of Punjab	Evolvedthrough Hybridization Bunch Virginia Type Two-Four seeded pods Variegated seed coat color 160-170 days maturity
3	Fakhre Attock	2023	10th April -25th April	20	Barani Areas of Punjab	Evolvedthrough Hybridization Bunch Virginia Type Two-Four seeded pods Variegated seed coat color 160-170 days maturity
4	Attock 2019	2021	10th April -25th April	30	Barani Areas of Punjab	High yielding Drought tolerant
5	Fakhr-e-Chakwal	2021	10th April -25th April	20	Barani Areas of Punjab	Short duration (120 days)
6	BARI-2016	2016	1st week April – End of May	42	Barani Areas of Punjab	Evolved through Hybridization Bunch Virginia Type Two-Four seeded pods Variegated seed coat color 160-170 days maturity
7	BARI-2011	2011	1st week April – End of May	40	Barani Areas of Punjab	Evolved through Hybridization Bunch Virginia Type Two-Four seeded pods Variegated seed coat color 160-170 days maturity
8	Golden	2002	1st week April – End of May	40	Barani Areas of Punjab	Irradiated mutant Bunch Virginia Type Two seeded pods Reddish seed coat color 170-180 days maturity
9	BARI-2000	2000	1st week April – End of May	40	Barani Areas of Punjab	Irradiated mutant Bunch Virginia Type Two seeded pods 175-185 days maturity
10	BARI-89	1992	1st week April – End of May	32	Barani Areas of Punjab	Semi Spreading Virginia Type Two seeded & Medium sized pods 180-195 days maturity
11	Chakori	1992	1st week April – End of May	35	Barani Areas of Punjab	Bunch Virginia Type Two seeded and bold pods 175-185 days maturity

Groundnut

Barani Agricultural Research Institute, Chakwal

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