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Minister laments Pakistan has become net food-importing nation

PM stresses for strict action against the mafias involved in the adulteration of pesticides and seed varieties

Insufficient use of fertilisers over a long period has depleted the land of its natural organic matter

ECC approves Rs460m for dealing with pest attack

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

Farmers in Malir claim significant devastation to crops as minister downplays the attack

Climate change in Sindh can increase the susceptibility of crops to a given pest or disease

At least 48,000 farm fires reported in two Indian states since late September

Pest Warning DG says drum beating should continue after sunrise to disperse the insects

He says surveillance should be conducted daily to control the locust attack

Says previous rulers neglected agricultural, livestock and fisheries sectors

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

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

Senate panel calls for consulting agro-scientists to mitigate effects

State media says several million tonnes have been bought

Thanks to support from Japan, Pakistan will be getting modern C-band Doppler radars

Locust attacks in Sindh and Balochistan had damaged crops

Infestation has entered populated areas where only ground sprays can be conducted, says Abadgar Board VP

Locusts had appeared in the districts of Jamshoro, Matiari, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, Noushero Feroz and Khairpur

Wheat crops had been sown on around 1.4 million acres in the division and almost 18,945 acres has been affected

Heavy rains have also damaged standing wheat crops in DG Khan

The rain significantly reduced the temperature

Warning issued to those responsible for growing the crops

The age-old ritual is believed to bring good fortune and keep livestock and crops from harm's way

Govt will engage international experts for establishing new research institutes

In Haryana province, farmers burned the residue of crops to prepare for the next season's planting

Senate body accuses IRSA of unjust water distribution among provinces

Pakistan Meteorological Department issues second warning of drought this year, citing low rainfall

Zinc deficiency affects immune system and makes children more vulnerable to malaria, lung infections, other diseases

Farmers say downpour is a blessing for their crops

The situation has been exacerbated by international sanctions imposed on the country

Total off-take shows growth of 27% year-on-year to 558,000 tons

A total of 60 farmers from all seven agro ecological zones in Balochistan and experts attended the event

Claims tax refunds of the sector have accumulated to Rs13 billion

Mills in Punjab and Sindh have refused to pay official price

Delay in getting insurance claims forces growers to borrow from informal sources

Experts say issue could lead to irreversible ecological crises in country

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

Says cotton investment fund should be raised to benefit farmers

Farmers' body says downpour has not impacted prices

Salinity has rendered a third of the country’s agricultural land unproductive

The move was initiated to counter pest attacks on cotton crop that affected almost 15% of the sown area in Punjab.

Announces various incentives for farmers to promote growth

Increased production of important crops helped sector

One-day moot featured lectures by scientists from various organisations, agro-industries and progressive farmers

Budget proposal aimed at accelerating economic growth

Pakistan has the opportunity to capture the Russian market

Says accelerated productive spending, better crops will help the economy

Allocates 200 mmcfd of gas from PPL’s field to Guddu power station, approves Rs224.8b wheat purchase drive

IRSA body estimates 35% water shortage in Kharif season