Agriculture

Can Pakistan adopt digital agriculture quickly enough?

Believe power tariff relief will accelerate industrial development

CM unveils Rs30.7b allocation, introduces new initiatives to combat climate impact, rising costs

For FY-24, Rs5 billion is allocated for the Kissan scheme, sparking farmers' concerns

CM Shah stressed the need for enhancing the canal system, irrigation network, and drainage system

Sees overall increase of 6.25%; emerges as saviour for outgoing fiscal year

Package includes Punjab Kisan Bank, CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme, and Oilseed Promotion Programme

QESCO authorities present briefings on obstacles to converting agricultural electric tube wells to solar power

Propose shift to natural farming as such crops are toxin-free, not harmful to health

Digital counting approach to be employed

Complexities of agricultural trade oversight and role of SPS measures in safeguarding health

Solution lies not in distorting market with protests, but in pro-market approach

Country seeks JVs in renewable energy and agriculture, relocation of Chinese firms

Farmers seek climate resilience, better market policies, and support for organic farming

Lucrative cash crop significantly contributes to exports

In hydroponics, crops can be produced in any season with less input, output

FPCCI calls for more investments to sustain momentum, enhance food security

Chief Minister says Rs40 billion will be contributed by Centre, Rs10 billion by provincial government

Climate change: impact on agriculture

Say future crop output, food security rely on tech progress, good policies

Experts advocate improved storage facilities, export innovation in agri-sector

Will provide animal feed solutions, develop Pakistan’s livestock sector on modern lines

Minister calls digitalisation and agriculture govt’s top priorities

Stakeholders say tech can curb price fluctuations, analyse when to sell produce

World Bank-funded initiative revolutionises water, agricultural management

Guizhou University’s programme empowers researchers to bridge agricultural gaps across nations

Call for public-private partnerships to tackle agricultural challenges

It could revitalise agri-sector if hurdles, de-incentivising weaknesses are addressed

Aurangzeb points at stable macroeconomic indicators, urges agri-reforms

FCA sets ambitious production goals to increase support for farmers

PTI senator threatens protest with farmers

Kaiser Bengali proposes rural growth centres with quality housing, education, healthcare facilities

Provincial govt urges Centre to buy cotton from at Rs11,000 per 40kg

Chief minister orders saffron, olive cultivation across the province

To boost agro-ecosystem, ensure food security in Sindh amid water shortage

It will be realised under SIFC umbrella as protectionism bears no fruit

Urges govt to control cartels, market manipulation to aid exploited farmers

Detailed briefings were provided on various service projects, agricultural extension and research endeavors

Growers' body says lack of regulation, missing research and development hurting agricultural economy

Collaboration, innovation crucial for Pakistan’s agricultural advancement

Rain beneficial for standing crops of wheat, Barseem, fodder, especially in arid areas

SBP deputy governor announces central bank’s new project to support small farmers

The farmers, mostly from the northern state of Punjab, have been demanding higher prices backed by law for their crops

Advanced equipment to be used on 2,000ha in smart farm project

Highlight risks of climate change at Pak-Korea nutrition conference

Agricultural body hopes new govt will address challenges in budget

Government appeals to farmers to come forward for discussion regarding their demands, with Agriculture Minister Munda

Protest EU measures that place constraints on them, rising costs

Proposes increase up to Rs358 per bag, farmers face increased import burden

Pakistan’s per-acre yield is behind global average due to limited access to modern machinery digital support services