Agriculture

Punjab minister for energy says progress of agriculture sector is crucial for developing Pakistan

Rate of wheat flour fixed at Rs43 per kg, current price is Rs46 per kg

Vows National Biotechnology Commission will be revived

Pakistan, China universities sign agreement to establish Quinoa Breeding Centre

Experts say the use of the best seed, proper preparing of land, removal of weeds vital to achieve bumper crop

Minister says there were several solutions to control environmental pollution through agricultural, livestock sector

Govt spokesperson says province’s small farmers will get 1,000 tractors

Says academia, farmers can help achieve water efficiency

Pesticide spraying currently requires heavy aircraft, but one researcher has a low-cost alternative

Growing population, climate change, scarcity of water continue to pose challenges

Ministry tells NA panel that tenders placed to buy Malathion spray

SBP governor says farm credit crossed Rs1tr for first time in history in FY19

For the welfare of farmers across the district

Highlights possibility of providing interest-free credit line

Says it is a prerequisite to resolve problems confronted by industrialists

Fertiliser manufactures propose idea of introducing smart subsidy for welfare of small-scale farmers

Says previous rulers neglected agricultural, livestock and fisheries sectors

Fall comes due to seasonality factor, price hike

Beijing wants US to cancel existing tariffs on Chinese imports, in return for increase in purchases of US commodities

Promotes growth of earthworms to improve fertility of land

In Pakistan, landholding is mostly concentrated in the hands of 10% rich landlords, who own over 50% of farmland

Company working on Thar Block-I asked to build model colony for people displaced by the power plant

Ministry official cautions import of such seeds will hurt country’s exports

Ambiguity regarding the implementation of new laws has pushed the department into administrative and financial crisis

Many committee members reject idea of GM maize commercial sowing

Argue Rs1,000-per-40kg price will badly hurt citrus exports

Balochistan government was taking initiatives to resolve issues in the agriculture sector in the province on priority

Other development projects including education and health have also been approved under PSDP

Speakers at a seminar stress need to explore and cultivate new varieties

Minister says Centre ignoring firms selling sub-standard seeds, pesticides

Recommendations for boosting agri-sector include subsidies, tax break, support price

Punjab may witness a loss of 40% in rice and maize crops

Agriculture experts, scientists and researchers will present in the conference

Country can set up SME, agri-zones in collaboration with China, Germany

Leaders of the ruling PTI try to defend their underperformance, duly or unduly

Says online tax system would strengthen performance of excise department

Indian govt takes a number of measures to revive growth, but experts predict slow growth for the next fiscal year

Experts believe modern ways of cultivation can minimise shortages in country

Century Insurance Company and Askari Bank Limited signs an agri credit agreement

As most existing labour laws do not address the plight of poor farmers

Visitors enjoy Uzbek delights at National Day reception

That has destroyed several thousand acres of crops in recent weeks

Have helped overcome water shortfall, aided in good rice yield

Hike likely due to PTI govt's decision to withdraw GIDC ordinance

He said growers must be motivated towards drip irrigation system so that challenges related to weather

Farmers advised spraying the plants at the earliest, in the presence of mealybugs

Its team deliberated on issues pertaining to manufacturing, exports

NA body assures cotton cultivators of support, protection

Scientists looking at body formed by PM for restoring its autonomy, research activities

Proposed law would ensure equal pay, maternity leave and public welfare