Harvest

Kenya had encouraged the import of 500,000 tonnes of rice duty-free until April 6, 2024

Food ministry insists claims of excessive shortage are fallacious

Food ministry insists claims of excessive shortage are fallacious

Beekeepers in the plantation say they are now harvesting up to 70% more honey

The next struggle is taking produce to market, with few trucks available to carry large volumes

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

Farmers fear losses of millions if downpour continues

Mustard fields not only signify the start of spring, they are also the most highly priced harvest

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

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

The religious ceremony is one of many in the run-up to the traditional Lantern Festival