Agriculture

Reduced production was contributing to poverty in the rural areas

Institution has emerged as one of the 100 best universities in the world

He added there was a need improve the quality of higher education and learning innovations in agriculture

The fake pesticides valued around Rs0.2 million

To keep up with global food demand, the UN estimates, almost 15 million acres of new farmland is needed every year

Steps were under way for the establishment of a high tech centre to improve conditions for farmers

In addition to the farmers, he also discussed various initiatives being taken to help train women in ICT tools

Speakers say social media can be used to address issues of farmers

UAF VC says policy being devised to control the crisis

Under the arrangement, 5,200 seed kits will be sold at low prices aiming to promote the kitchen gardening

Envoys offer technical assistance to Pakistan

Envoy says US committed to creating economic growth for people of Pakistan

UAF vice chancellor highlights major issues pertaining to food security

Kandukuri Vinoda, 55, had large amount of cash in 1,000 and 500 rupee notes and panicked her savings became worthless

UAF Vice-Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said agriculture sector is the backbone of our country

This strategy would not only help boost quality crop production

SECP gives approval, says interests of participants would be protected

Met office says very little rain expected in Nov, Dec

About 11 million acre feet in canals was wasted due to inefficiencies

Agriculture secretary suspends Fodder Research Institute director, farm manager

They added that the growers in Sindh ought to be given the same interest-free loan scheme

Zafar directed the assistant commissioners to establish complaint cells at sugar mills

Farmers count heavily on this staple crop to earn their livelihood

Agriculture official says govt is offering 70% subsidy on olive cultivation

Experts said there was a need to create awareness among the farming community about increasing the per acre production

Discusses investment to transform dairy and livestock sectors

As part of programme, UAF faculty will interact with farmers to resolve their problems

Minister assures it will not affect crop output, sufficient water available

ECC is expected to take up the matter for approval this week

Under the programme, soil sampling kits had been distributed

APCPA members say more than 50% power looms have been closed

Modern practices emphasised to increase crop yield

Pakistan can improve economy by stepping up cooperation

Urbanisation, development and govt dole threaten region’s agricultural backbone

The centre has been funded by the Endowment Fund and will benefit the students and industry

Stress the need to reform and revamp national research system

A 50 square-metre space can be transformed into 500 square metres of usable "land" with this system

Surging temperatures are likely to promote growth of fungus and pests in region

Shehbaz said the provincial government was taking solid measures for the socio-economic uplift of farmers

Also stresses on capacity building of farmers, improving cereal crop production

Experts say urbanisation, decreasing outputs alarming

The commissioner directed the officials concerned to update record of agriculture land

There is need for a central supra body to take diverse ministries on board, speed up implementation for progress

The training sessions were designed to impart modern skills to the farmers of Cholistan, said Channar

Participants at meeting decide to analyse data, redefine agro zones

Says PML-N will not let opposition play with the sentiments of farmers

MCCI praises deal between Punjab and World Bank

“Better mobility through motorcycles will enable the field assistants to provide guidance to farmers," says Channar

About 5,000 progressive farmers and workers of field extension departments would be trained

Commodity is now being sold for Rs1,200 per bag