Agriculture

In India, blood donors are not usually paid, but some hospitals buy blood, even though it is against the law

Warmer winter stymies cultivation of seasonal crops

The minister said there was no ban on export of potatoes

Minister says such rumours only benefit certain middlemen

Wants to send surplus produce to neighbouring country

They will meet at Ministry of National Food Security next week

Under IMF pressure govt has refused to pay subsidy, says official

The meeting was held at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore

Sindh Abadgar Board and Sindh Chamber of Agriculture depicts a portentous outlook for farming sector

Workshop begins with intent to combat climate change issues

The announcement was made at a press conference which was held at the residence of Khalid on Sunday

Ministry to present ‘Plant Breeders Bill’ to resolve issues, boost sector

On the other hand, steps must be taken to minimise the role of middleman to stop exploitation of farmers

Say policy should be introduced to prevent degradation, ensure food security

Ghizer’s growers say support ended at crucial time

Rice millers say banks are pressurising them in recovering loans

The workshop has been organised by NPO in collaboration with the Asian Productivity Organization Japan

The teaching programme will also introduce students to learning business start-up and management skills

Outlines issues faced by agriculture sector on World Food Day

Only those with genuine difficulty will be accommodated

The forum considered projects related to agriculture and local government departments to uplift the province

According to Niaz, the people of K-P have been receiving a steady supply of flour from Punjab

Says government subsidy is the way to aid helpless farmers

Three months living in a Hawaiian rain forest planted the seed for an organic food startup in Pakistan

The PPP central Punjab supremo said the government’s policies had decimated the agriculture sector

Govt’s suggestion comes after price crash in wheat markets

International crop improvement facility being roped in

The seminar would conclude on October 14 in Karachi

Students face great difficulties submitting forms with no one to guide

Pakistan has great potential to grow into a highly prosperous and food-secure country

Both parties anxiously await PM’s decision on CDA’s summary sent in May.

Agriculture sector hit the hardest as global prices fall, argue officials

UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said, "Education is the only tool that could bring prosperity in any...

Timely downpour will prove favourable for sugarcane, rice and maize.

Companies refuse to accept demand for printing price on urea bags.

Most students who are studying at the undergraduate level find it difficult to prepare for a career in biotechnology

Result below expectation due to imposition of super tax and 382 points decline in gross margins

delegates expressed great satisfaction over the research and development conducted in there

Chinese cooperation in all fields of the economy is matchless”, he added

The MoU envisages the development of a pilot programme for holistic land and livestock management

We grow the best fruits, vegetables, cotton, wheat and rice but gain very little, and even suffer losses

The official highlighted the objectives for achieving food security for protecting the most food-insecure segments

Dr Kamal says pest attacks on plants could be detected at an early stage with the help of molecular biology.

Speakers say they must utilise barren, uncultivated, and desert soil resources.

Vegetable farmers in Punjab have begun relying on greenhouses, which allow them to grow year-round.

More than the support price, action against the sugar cartel raised incomes for growers.

Agriculture is key to Pakistan’s economy, but without key innovations the sector will not keep up.

Free market helps avert manipulation in cotton, though rice farmers need better infrastructure.

Middlemen take advantage of the government’s programmes, leaving farmers stranded.

Evidence from Punjab suggests that farmers benefit most when the government leaves them alone.