agriculture sector

Most significant, speedily implementable of these reforms relate to agriculture sector

Prof says most of agricultural land of Punjab was utilised for wheat and rice cultivation

Weevils designed to target weeds already released into fields

Black marketing leaves farmers vulnerable to exploitation

Winter tunnels support successful growth of various summer veggies, says spokesman

Thousands of families involved in the rearing of silkworms, production of handicrafts have been left unemployed

Staffers and officials directed to ensure agricultural quality

Consul general assures the furthering of cooperation between the US and the Punjab govt

Campaign will help students to get first-hand knowledge of problems farmers facing

In the five-year project, out of a total of Rs68 billion, the World Bank was offering Rs45 billion

Official says training should be organised to develop agriculture sector on modern lines

As agriculture sector grows bleak, experts insist the only solution is to upgrade the water management system

Salaries of govt officers increased by 15%; pensions 5%; Rs740b new taxes proposed

Growing non-native varieties like Papaya has raked in millions in profit for smallholders who called dibs on the trend

Boosting yields: LCCI chief urges focus on R&D

Study claims that agroforestry will also help achieve several Sustainable Development Goals

Govt aims to promote low water-consuming farming, aimed to fight water scarcity

Balochistan govt to train farmers, landowners on modern farming techniques

Three ships have docked, two are on way to Karachi

Green revolution can be brought with Chinese cooperation, cabinet told

'Cooperation among all stakeholders is of vital importance to meet the challenge'

Almost 80% of cotton crop in Sindh damaged

Third vessel carrying 69,000 tons wheat will reach Karachi Port on Sept 8

Selection of flour mills would be implemented through open tendering

Experts for adopting integrated management techniques to tackle insect

Minister for food security urges private sector to provide quality agricultural inputs

CM Advicer Dr Salman Shah says Punjab govt planning to connect rural economies with domestic, global markets

K-P govt to acquire 0.15m tonnes of wheat in first phase

Credit flow slightly lower than target of Rs1.3tr set by agri-committee

FBR notifies withdrawal of WHT, 17% sales tax

Rs6.88 billion loans were given to farmers during the last two years

Talks with suppliers will increase competition, bring commodity within prescribed time frame

Food security ministry releases funds for developing farming sector

cotton growers advised to listen to the weather report on media before watering their crops.

154 tonnes of wheat as well as 24 tonnes of pulses recovered

'Blocks of current varieties of National Agricultural Research Centre selected for breeder nucleus seed'

Food officers are directed to ensure monitoring of flour mills

Concerns arise that farmer-friendly birds such as winged starling may also be in perils of pesticide poisoning

In this regard, federal govt has abolished few taxes and duties

Fall comes due to lower urea prices, DAP volumes

Rise comes on back of inventory restoration, sowing of cash crops

Aims to promote mechanisation, enhance per acre crop output

Farmers engage in heavy buying following clarity about fertiliser subsidy

Syed Murad Ali Shah orders crackdown on hoarders, smugglers

Import permits issued to 166 importers for the quantity of 514,346 tons

Open market rate Rs300 per maund higher than other provinces

16 industries banned in Hub, two in Chaghi and one in Jafferabad district over polluting the environment

Reservoirs will help produce hydro-electricity, a relatively inexpensive source of power

Urge government to kick-start process on immediate basis to avoid food crisis

Expresses dissatisfaction over slow pace, less-than-targeted procurement