Food security

Tells WB team provincial govt addressing water, sanitation, hygiene and food security issues

Say future crop output, food security rely on tech progress, good policies

UAF VC discusses plans to establish citrus research centre

Extreme changes in weather patterns can cause lower yield or crop failure sounding the alarm bell about food shortage

Soil and groundwater salinity hinders plant growth, reduce crop yields

Foreign scientist highlights disparity in wheat productivity

Organization would provide its expertise, train agricultural experts, improve productivity of agricultural sector

Kissan Board considers 2023 as worst year; others notice some growth

Can the planet sustain more than eight billion of us? It is time to think about food security in Pakistan

Afghanistan Agri Business Forum organised by IOFS and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad at the UAF Auditorium

PASCO assures sending wheat in couple of days

New horticultural technologies can greatly increase fruit, vegetable production

Corporate farming, research identified as areas that will ensure food security

Climate change having negative effects on our lives and increase in poverty and hunger are foremost issues, says PM

Committee on food security directs steps to prevent wheat smuggling

Tariq Bashir says food security ministry plans to subsidise seeds and fertiliser to support growers

NFRCC informed measures being taken to provide essential items to flood victims

Experts say global food system needs to be reshaped to ensure nutritious diets for everyone

US secretary invited Pakistani FM to attend a ministerial meeting on food security scheduled for May 19 in New York

Say 20 per cent of population faces food insecurity

Sindh assures it will start daily release of wheat at Centre-set price from Oct 16

UAF VC stresses use of eggs to build good health

Pakistan Food Security Flow and Information Ordinance issued

'Such affordable, eco-friendly technologies may help catalyze progress towards achieving no poverty, zero hunger'

Country needs to provide training in modern farming methods, focus on R&D

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

Country reports turnaround in output of almost all crops compared to last fiscal year

This situation also represents a significant threat to Pakistan’s development and stability

Call for an integrated approach to tackle issue; improvement in quality of agri products

Locusts were only present in one district of Balochistan

Minister says both countries can collaborate in research on food security

Three ships have docked, two are on way to Karachi

Green revolution can be brought with Chinese cooperation, cabinet told

Third vessel carrying 69,000 tons wheat will reach Karachi Port on Sept 8

Capital Development Authority’s chief summons DWP meeting next week

Selection of flour mills would be implemented through open tendering

K-P govt to acquire 0.15m tonnes of wheat in first phase

FBR notifies withdrawal of WHT, 17% sales tax

Talks with suppliers will increase competition, bring commodity within prescribed time frame

Food security ministry releases funds for developing farming sector

Association official says sector has been hit hard due to prolonged closure

154 tonnes of wheat as well as 24 tonnes of pulses recovered

'Blocks of current varieties of National Agricultural Research Centre selected for breeder nucleus seed'

Food officers are directed to ensure monitoring of flour mills

Concerns arise that farmer-friendly birds such as winged starling may also be in perils of pesticide poisoning

Assures wheat importers of positive steps in response to requests for fa-cilitation

20kg flour bag will be available at Rs860

Sindh High Court agrees to hear on priority basis the plea against cattle markets in city

Syed Murad Ali Shah orders crackdown on hoarders, smugglers

Import permits issued to 166 importers for the quantity of 514,346 tons