Agriculture

Yield of fruits, vegetables and whole grains has undergone a sharp decline across several crop producing areas of K-P

Brokerage house reveals offtake trends, highlighting divergence in fertiliser preferences

Will introduce policies to facilitate corporate farming, foster sustainable growth

Sindh Chamber of Agriculture says fertiliser being sold twice the official price

Despite official pledge, annual canal cleaning schedule still pending

Integration of organic fertilisers with soil chemical nutrition could reverse degradation process

PFVA urges govt to declare agricultural emergency, develop new varieties

Kissan Board considers 2023 as worst year; others notice some growth

More than 160 scholars, researchers, entrepreneurs from six countries participated in symposium

Cabinet decision aims to tackle fertiliser shortages, ease financial burden on farmers in Rabi crop season

Import substitution is unproductive, leading to inefficiencies, elevated prices

Urge caretaker govt to allow legal import of seeds for cooking oil, animal feed production

Chinese, Pakistani universities have also joined forces to develop crop cultivation techniques

Says short growth duration could be profitable for farmers

SBP governor says they are on track to achieve agricultural credit goal

Allege unjustified rejection of produce, price deduction by mills

Report also demands compensation for peasants affected by floods and natural calamities

Emphasise urgency of executing AI promptly as most significant step in sector

Demand exceeds production; farmers seek protection from middlemen

Offers one-time investment with potential for three fruit cycles in a season

Seek immediate intervention to tackle fertiliser black market during crucial wheat sowing season

More than 700,000 children between the ages of 10 and 14 subjected to labour in brick kilns, agri sector

Over 7 million metric tons of wheat available, govt ensures measures to address supply chain issues.

Progressive farmers advocate cultivation of exotic fruit to boost exports, economy

CG asks Pakistan to export more agri-products to Gulf nation

boost in exports of key products, including sesame, seafood, rice, and other agricultural items.

equipping farmers with knowledge and practices to combat sugarcane diseases and enhance pest control.

Say it would lead to training of professionals, delivery of better services

Planning ministry says farm sector will take lead in SIFC priorities

Adolescents working in the fields are deprived of educational opportunities, psychosocial development

World Bank says salaried class paying taxes to their maximum potential

Reforms are required to improve competitiveness, productivity and exports

Minister says new high-yield variety will reduce costs, increase profits

Agri-secretary urges need for optimising production to ensure farmer prosperity

'Integration of advanced biotechnology techniques can lead to development of crop varieties'

The TVC, narrated by Anwar Maqsood, focuses on unity in the face of challenges for a prosperous future

Increase in prices, rebounding margins behind strong performance

Despite a diverse range of produce grows in our country, the agriculture industry is hampered by a host of challenges

Country’s annual import of edible oil stands at a staggering $4 billion

Russia threatened to bypass UN-brokered deal unless obstacles to agri-exports removed

Hike in gas tariffs on SSGC, SNGPL networks causing disparity in urea prices

Pakistan's population increases by 5.5 million people a year but no heed paid to increasing food requirements

Parliamentary secretary says production stands at 5.4MMT against 3.8MMT consumption

Fixes price at same level as in other provinces to encourage farmers

Move comes after last year’s floods destroyed crops

Explore green solutions to enhance quality, quantity of citrus fruit

Flax a promising crop that can produce edible oil to meet Pakistan’s needs

PBC report underlines need for using better machinery for sustainable growth

Shrinking crop planting area sparks concern among policymakers

Experts stress biotechnology can address food challenges, ensure sustainable supply