Pakistan’s food exports rise to $4.62 billion in seven months
Rice shipments drive overall export growth despite rising domestic food prices
Punjab launches Green Agri projects to modernize farming sector
The Green Agri Mall & Service Company offers farmers inputs at controlled rates and affordable rental machinery, including drones
ILO report highlights vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s cotton supply chainÂ
Overall cotton arrivals drop 34% to 5.51 million bales as of January 31; Punjab sees 39% drop, Sindh suffers 32% decline in arrivals
Fertilizer sales down 6% as weakness in farm sector continues
Farmers struggle as a combination of crop failures and rising prices squeeze their pocket books, and agricultural credit fails to fill in the gap
Punjab govt develops agricultural transformation plan for Potohar region
Total cultivable land in Rawalpindi Division exceeds 2.5 million acres, with over 1.5 million acres dedicated to wheat cultivation this year, says Secretary Agriculture
Sindh govt introduces climate-smart technology for agriculture
The aim is to increase yields with fewer resources, using irrigation methods that save 25-30% of water and boost wheat yields by 10-15%
Sindh approves Agri Tax Bill, income above Rs150mn to be taxed up to 10%
Small agricultural companies to pay 20%, large firms 28%; tax effective from January 2025
Punjab Agriculture Department issues advisory for wheat farmers
The department suggests spraying a 2% solution of urea or potassium nitrate (potash alum) at a rate of 100 to 120 litres per acre
CM Punjab announces Rs1 million subsidy for 20 kW solar tube wells
In phase one, 8,000 tube wells convert to solar energy through a draw, saving farmers over Rs10,000 daily and Rs350,000 monthly
Agricultural loans reach Rs1.26 trillion in 1HFY25
State Bank of Pakistan highlights growth in credit disbursement, SME financing, and policy measures to support business sectors.
KP govt introduces agricultural income tax bill in provincial assembly
Proposed tax rates range from 15% to 30% on annual agricultural income over Rs6 lakh
The govt is kicking the wheat deregulation can down the road
Pakistan’s wheat subsidy problem has been feeding commercial banks instead of farmers and end-consumers. Why won’t the government get rid of this behemoth we do not need?
The Punjab Govt just got something right. What could it mean for livestock farmers?
The CM Punjab Livestock Card gives farmers financing to expand and improve their herds. If done right, it could be a model for how provincial governments should bolster agriculture
Punjab govt extends deadline for agricultural tube well solarisation applications
Rs9 billion subsidy program aims to convert 8,000 tube wells to solar energy
Punjab govt plans to cultivate 50 million olive trees to reduce edible oil imports
Pakistan spends $4.5 billion annually on edible oil imports; ambitious project aims to boost local production