Agricultural chemical imports surpass $3.7 billion in July-November 2024

Fertilizer imports grow by 57.31% but insecticide imports decline by 35.12%

If Pakistan’s agriculture is to thrive, farmers need banks. But the banks need farmers too

It is no secret that agriculture has long been underserved by the country’s commercial banks. This last year might be the first step towards correcting this mistake

Pakistan loses 30% of agricultural land to soil salinity, FAO report finds

6.67 million hectares affected; annual salinisation rate may rise 10% due to climate change

Cotton market stumbles as duty-free imports crush local industry

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s cotton industry is teetering on the edge of a full-scale crisis, with policymakers coming under fire for neglect and ineffective...

Inside the raid that halted Pakistan’s agricultural trade

An investigation into the DPP over rice exports brought trade operations to a halt last week. This is what went down

Punjab allocates Rs1.5 billion for kinnow orchard revival

Agriculture Secretary announces establishment of 'Centre of Excellence' in Sargodha for advanced kinnow research

Sugar mills face export licence cancellation over crushing delays

PSMA reports 6.843 million tons of sugar production for 2023-24

Sindh launches initiatives to combat climate change in agriculture

The project includes building 185 watercourses, lining 500, and training farmers

Customs enforces updated Kinnow export pricing policy

The Freight on Board value is $410 per metric ton, while for exports to Afghanistan, it is set at $310 per metric ton

Finance minister criticizes provinces over delay in agriculture tax legislation 

Sindh, KP, and Balochistan lag on IMF-mandated tax reforms

Cotton arrivals drop 33%, raising alarms for textile sector

Experts warn of looming cotton crisis as production fails to meet national demand, with imports expected to rise

Provinces miss deadline for agriculture tax legislation under IMF conditions

Finance Ministry outlines plans to introduce 5% Federal Excise Duty on pesticides and fertilisers in the next fiscal budget

Urea sales rise 7% YoY in November 2024 amid seasonal demand

Engro Fertilizers sees decline, Fauji Fertilizer records growth

Pakistan, China ink $250mn investment MoUs in agriculture, food processing

Agreements focus on joint ventures in animal fodder, fruits, and vegetable processing

Sugar industry wrestles with internal politics

Election of PSM Chairman becomes a point of contention in the midst of rising questions over the future of the sugarcane crop