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Farm policy overhaul
Most significant, speedily implementable of these reforms relate to agriculture sector
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Expert calls for effective irrigation plan
Prof says most of agricultural land of Punjab was utilised for wheat and rice cultivation
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UAF unveils new weed control agent
Weevils designed to target weeds already released into fields
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Punjab to raise fertiliser alarm
Black marketing leaves farmers vulnerable to exploitation
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Tunnel agriculture becoming widespread
Winter tunnels support successful growth of various summer veggies, says spokesman
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Quiescent sericulture sector impoverishes households
Thousands of families involved in the rearing of silkworms, production of handicrafts have been left unemployed
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Wheat to be grown over 62k acres
Staffers and officials directed to ensure agricultural quality
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Collaboration to preserve heritage discussed with US
Consul general assures the furthering of cooperation between the US and the Punjab govt
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Students to give wheat farmers helping hand
Campaign will help students to get first-hand knowledge of problems farmers facing
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WB project to impact agricultural landscape
In the five-year project, out of a total of Rs68 billion, the World Bank was offering Rs45 billion
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Balochistan farmers get 912 tractors on 50% subsidy
Official says training should be organised to develop agriculture sector on modern lines
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Thinking ahead: upgrading Pakistan’s water governance
As agriculture sector grows bleak, experts insist the only solution is to upgrade the water management system
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Govt unveils Rs9.5 trillion federal budget for 2022-23
Salaries of govt officers increased by 15%; pensions 5%; Rs740b new taxes proposed
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Cultivating foreign produce can be the new cash-cow for Punjab’s farmers
Growing non-native varieties like Papaya has raked in millions in profit for smallholders who called dibs on the trend
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'Pakistan hasn't produced a single seed in decade and a half'
Boosting yields: LCCI chief urges focus on R&D
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Agroforestry can benefit growers economically
Study claims that agroforestry will also help achieve several Sustainable Development Goals
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Balochistan to plant 400k olive trees
Govt aims to promote low water-consuming farming, aimed to fight water scarcity
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Balochistan govt begins work on multiple agro projects
Balochistan govt to train farmers, landowners on modern farming techniques
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Flour prices set to fall as imported wheat arrives in Pakistan
Three ships have docked, two are on way to Karachi
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Pakistan looks for Chinese help in corporate farming
Green revolution can be brought with Chinese cooperation, cabinet told
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Cotton target to be achieved
'Cooperation among all stakeholders is of vital importance to meet the challenge'
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Rains devastate rural economy
Almost 80% of cotton crop in Sindh damaged
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Pakistan allows release of another 65,000 tons of wheat
Third vessel carrying 69,000 tons wheat will reach Karachi Port on Sept 8
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Punjab govt decides to limit flour subsidy
Selection of flour mills would be implemented through open tendering
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After rains, pest damages crops in Pakistan
Experts for adopting integrated management techniques to tackle insect
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REAP seeks zero-rated status for rice exports
Minister for food security urges private sector to provide quality agricultural inputs
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'Punjab to see high rural economic growth under PTI'
CM Advicer Dr Salman Shah says Punjab govt planning to connect rural economies with domestic, global markets
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K-P okays Rs3b subsidy for wheat import
K-P govt to acquire 0.15m tonnes of wheat in first phase
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Banks disbursed Rs1.2tr to Pakistan's agriculture sector in FY20
Credit flow slightly lower than target of Rs1.3tr set by agri-committee
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PTI govt exempts sugar import from taxes
FBR notifies withdrawal of WHT, 17% sales tax
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Punjab govt recovered Rs2.93b in loans
Rs6.88 billion loans were given to farmers during the last two years
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PTI govt allows TCP negotiate wheat price
Talks with suppliers will increase competition, bring commodity within prescribed time frame
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Rs5.7b given to provinces under agri-package
Food security ministry releases funds for developing farming sector
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More field pest surveys recommended
cotton growers advised to listen to the weather report on media before watering their crops.
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Illegally stored wheat, commodities recovered
154 tonnes of wheat as well as 24 tonnes of pulses recovered
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Crop enhancement: High-yielding seeds produced
'Blocks of current varieties of National Agricultural Research Centre selected for breeder nucleus seed'
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Wheat, sugar prices skyrocket despite subsidy
Food officers are directed to ensure monitoring of flour mills
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Anti-locust sprays pose threat to local wildlife
Concerns arise that farmer-friendly birds such as winged starling may also be in perils of pesticide poisoning
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Wheat purchase: Ministry assures importers of help
In this regard, federal govt has abolished few taxes and duties
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Fauji Fertiliser’s profit drops 18% to Rs5.5b
Fall comes due to lower urea prices, DAP volumes
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Urea sales surge 81% in June
Rise comes on back of inventory restoration, sowing of cash crops
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PTI govt approves Rs1.5b subsidy on tractors
Aims to promote mechanisation, enhance per acre crop output
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Urea sales likely to rise 56% quarter-on-quarter
Farmers engage in heavy buying following clarity about fertiliser subsidy
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Seal borders to curb wheat smuggling: Sindh CM
Syed Murad Ali Shah orders crackdown on hoarders, smugglers
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PTI govt issues wheat import permits to private sector
Import permits issued to 166 importers for the quantity of 514,346 tons
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Wheat prices soar to new records in Punjab
Open market rate Rs300 per maund higher than other provinces
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100 rice mills sealed in Balochistan
16 industries banned in Hub, two in Chaghi and one in Jafferabad district over polluting the environment
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Boosting agriculture
Reservoirs will help produce hydro-electricity, a relatively inexpensive source of power
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Businessmen irked over delay in wheat import
Urge government to kick-start process on immediate basis to avoid food crisis
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ECC calls for expediting wheat import
Expresses dissatisfaction over slow pace, less-than-targeted procurement