Agriculture

Report findings aim to overcome multiple constraints facing smallholders

Tarin says recommendations of EAC will be made a part of upcoming budget

Agri sector officials say performance of research departments is deteriorating

Benefits of agriculture projects should reach to people and farmers

SAPM Cheema says move will help cows give 4,900 litres more milk a year

Punjab minister hints at largest development budget with special packages for province

Farmers advised to sow oilseed crops over maximum area to reduce burden of import bill

Past several years Pakistan has been importing two commodities it used to export

Terms it vital to ensure food security across globe

Climate change, locust attacks, water scarcity remain major downside risks

Calls for lifting of ban on onion exports, end to tomato imports, higher wheat support price

Officials say agriculture not growing to its potential; PM forms panel for reforms

Forex reserves will come under pressure due to imports; exporters will face headwinds

Thousands of farmers rally in the country's largest state to show their support for protests in the capital

Agriculture director says Rs5,000 per acre would be given to each grower

Agriculture official stresses importance of bulldozers for preparing farms

Protesting farmers have threatened to further intensify their agitation by marching to Delhi on Jan 26

NA panel apprised of difficulties facing agricultural sector due to climate change, other issues

Despite significance of agri sector, it couldn’t grow to the required extent

Ask government not to amend seed enforcement regulations

Farmers suffered heavy losses as lockdowns disrupted supply

Modi tries to assure farmers the changes will bring new opportunities but few have been convinced

After talks between govt and farmers’ union leaders failed to resolve one of the most pressing issues in India

Azmat gave up on his dream of working abroad to introduce technological innovation in agri sector

Punjab Minister for Agriculture Hasnain says PM's first priority is to resolve problems of growers

Mealybug infestation in Larkana district slashes production of fruit by 60%

With water scarcity, one engineering graduate’s cloud platform to help farmers make optimal use of their resources

Huge crowds are out on the streets around Delhi since November demanding repealing of recent agriculture legislation

Industry player calls for swift reforms in wake of contraction of imports

Emphasises it will help avert agriculture crisis in country

The Express Tribune hosts webinar to discuss China-Pakistan’s joint agriculture venture

Wahab passes the buck back to Centre on wheat crisis, asks about KP, Punjab

Raja says medical board to probe farmer’s death

Committee on Agricultural Products concerned over delay in implementing PM’s directive

Due to government’s lack of focus on agronomy, country is now importing wheat and sugar

Say crop will enhance income of farmers and eliminate poverty

Speakers highlight plight of women in agri

Ateel says cotton can counter problems of weather change, water shortage

CM says govt provided Rs35b interest-free loans to farmers

Says FAO has assisted Pakistan greatly in anti-locust operations

Govt supports farmers get higher yields through drip irrigation system

NFS ministry says govt to bear mark-up of 10% on loan

Committee on Food Security receives briefing on locust attack situation

High-level visits between two sides open new horizons of cooperation

Aims to achieve bumper staple crop with improved quality

Minister says govt working to develop long-grain Basmati rice

Leading rice exporters arrange training workshop to raise awareness among women and rice millers

Food minister says productivity will increase with better policies

It will enhance yield per acre, give reward to farmers for hard work

Agriculturists predict increased risk for cotton and vegetable crops