cotton

The uncontrolled invasion of locusts swarms has added to the problems of growers

As many as 30 firefighters, 12 fire engines put out fire in Raja Bazaar

Against requirement of 15 million cotton bales, only 8 million bales were produced locally in 2019

In collaboration with BCI, better cotton would be produced through latest technology

Around 400,000 bales have already been shipped, remaining 250,000 bales delayed

Withdrawal of duties is feared to push down cotton prices in domestic market

Khaddar industry can be revived if govt provides interest-free loans to handloom workers

Policy of sugarcane support prices contributes to lower cotton output

It is way below target of 12m bales for current season

Locust attack has also played havoc with key crops

This fiscal year, cotton farmers will fall drastically short of government's target of 15 million bales

Pakistan will need to import 6m bales that will put burden on exchequer

Full attention would be paid to all aspects through which cotton crop could be made more profitable for growers

Decision taken to increase production of edible oil in country

CCRI weather observatory forecasts more rain on November 15

Quality of locally produced cotton had deteriorated: APTMA

Request comes in wake of shortfall in country's output

May partially impact national economic output that is estimated to remain below 3%

They are required to furnish details of purchases every month

Growers shift to sowing sugarcane, wheat due to guarantee of minimum support price

Differences also persist on giving tax incentives to agriculture sector

NA body assures cotton cultivators of support, protection

he meeting deliberated on the issues pertaining to demand and supply of cotton in the market

Technical assistance and guidelines to be imparted to farmers

Joint efforts are required to enhance cotton productivity

Ministry’s report says growers switched to other crops due to the heavy loss

Inadequate safety measures in Faisalabad’s textile mills plague workers’ health

Minimum price of cotton to be kept at Rs3,500 per ton: Federal Minister for Food Security and Research Mehmood Sultan

Cotton imported from the US has helped textile industry cope with challenges

Sprouts became the first biological matter to grow on the moon

In protest against the federal cabinet's refusal to restore the old system of sales tax

Cotton Crop Assessment Committee is set to meet in the third week of October

Cotton crop in Sindh had remained water stressed due to below average rainfall in agricultural areas

A total 1.366 million cotton bales were produced in the district this year

Cotton seeds have been planted over 2.31m hectares, 22% short of target

Influential landlords give bribes to steal water from stream

Textile sector in Pakistan has an overwhelming impact on the economy and contributes 57% to the country’s exports

Zero tolerance policy against the sale of fake pesticides

The textile mills in Pakistan consumed 10.867 million bales

Cotton seed inspectors to create awareness about quality and recommended seed varieties

However, fate of cotton commissioner remains uncertain

Committee proposes production target should be set at 25m bales by 2025

The meeting identified the issues faced by the crop

Criticise policy of favouring textile industry at the expense of ginners, growers

Its members believe food ministry should have control over cotton affairs

Machine will pick from up to 15 acres in a day
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When America’s biotech giant exported its know-how to small cotton farmers, there was a problem: Quality faltered

Experts stress need for better farm management for high yield

Says cotton investment fund should be raised to benefit farmers

Traveling cotton seminar highlighted challenges, issues being faced by local cotton producer