Agriculture

Delay has resulted in decrease in total yield of crops

Rs2.14 billion has been earmarked for the purpose

PPP govt accused of exploiting growers

New avenues of research would be opened by conducting experiments on farms and growers

Farmers were being apprised of threats posed by edibles cultivated with industrial waste, contaminated water

Experts pointed out wheat sown before November 15 ensures robust growth of shoots

National distributor had previously requested govt to import 0.5m tons during Rabi season

Russia on track to become world's biggest wheat exporter

Should promote efficient use of water through pricing, innovative technologies

This irrigation system can save precious water to bring barren land under cultivation

Sspeakers called for modernisation of agricultural sector

All perennial channels in system will be closed from Oct 20 till 31

Demand release of pending sugar cane payments

Demonstration blocks of plants will be developed in tehsils

Problem is in sugar cane prices that are neither regulated nor determined by market.

It suffers from low growth, lack of diversity, high-risk production

Scheme can enable farmers to invest in riskier but potentially lucrative crops

The technology gives higher yields of vegetables than from harvesting in open fields

The project will benefit farmers by not only enhancing soil fertility but also saving cost

Campaign regarding cultivating oil-producing crops on maximum area was in progress, said minister

Interest-free loans of Rs100 billion were being given to farmers who have 12.5 acres of land

Officials hope to get bumper crop this year

Official says people being imparted training on vegetable cultivation.

Federal secretary pacifies stakeholders, says pending claims would be settled soon

Scientists were carrying out research to increase production of high nutritional value fodder crops

Till now olive is cultivated on approximately 10,000 acres of land in the country

The discussion forum aims at establishment of a new faculty of agricultural and bio-systems engineering

Experts stress need for better farm management for high yield

SRP standards are designed to achieve higher yield per acre of crop

Companies set to take advantage of recovery in international prices

Official argues technology is necessary for sustainable growth

Official says measures needed to save crop from considerable loss

Says cotton investment fund should be raised to benefit farmers

Say critical emerging issues of water security must be resolved

Implementation of guidelines at various levels requires collaboration of several ministries, departments and agencies

Food ministry asked to devise modernisation plan in view of mounting trade deficit

Experts believe this way milk production will go up by 50%

Study shows that taking risks may reap high rewards, but growers choose to play it safe

Government's priority is to bring competitiveness in agricultural trade

Punjab Agriculture Department Official Dr Muhammad Anjum Ali suggested promoting hybrid rice varieties

Purpose of these competitions was to encourage the farmers and to boost their morale

Delegation will visit all rice producing areas, give recommendations

Experts say need to produce more food from the same land to meet challenges of food security

SBP trying to improve farm productivity, particularly through credit support

Agriculture department was making efforts to enable farmers adopt modern technologies, said agriculture DG

Govt, PPP oppose MQM’s bill; PTI, PKMAP show support

They will organise road shows, field visits across the rice-growing areas

Abbasi directs bringing the issue to the Council of Common Interests

Provincial finance minister and bank president talk of extending loans

'Growers should apply pesticide spray after consultation with local agriculture experts'