Industry warns of export risk if methyl bromide fumigation is reduced
Experts warn against curtailing methyl bromide use as lapses in fumigation threaten Pakistan’s agricultural exports and violate global quarantine standards
Major crops decline by 13.5% amid climate pressures, Exposing fragility in agriculture
Livestock and fisheries sustain modest overall growth despite crop sector contraction
The livestock sector is keeping Pakistani agriculture alive
At a time when Pakistan’s major crops are failing, the country’s livestock sector is thriving against all odds. Could it be enough to keep us food secure?
Planning Commission warns of higher food imports next year due to 13.5% contraction in key crops
Cotton production falls by 30.7%, maize by 15.4%, sugarcane by 3.9%, rice by 1.4%, and wheat by 8.9% this fiscal year; agriculture sector struggles lead to lower GDP growth
Pakistan negotiates with IMF to keep fertiliser and pesticide taxes unchanged
 IMF rejects extension of tax exemption for FATA/PATA, GST set for implementation
Sindh farmers urge FBR to cut duties on tractors in upcoming budget to support agriculture
Sindh Chamber of Agriculture calls for a reduction in custom duties and sales tax to ease the financial burden on farmers.
Cotton is no longer Pakistan’s White Gold. It is a ghost crop
In a move that would be laughable if it were not so tragic, Pakistan's government has finally decided to pay attention to...
Cotton cultivation in Punjab surpasses 3 million acres in 2025–26 season
The province achieves over 86 percent of its seasonal target of 3.5 million acres
Government considers PFMA’s request for wheat product trade
Enabling import-cum-export of wheat products supports local flour mills, accesses international markets, and generates foreign exchange, says Minister
Govt moves to remove 18% GST on locally-produced cotton to support farmers, says food minister
Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain announces measures to support cotton production, including addressing cess liabilities and offering tax relief
National Assembly committee reviews agriculture research impact, questions reported crop yield gains
Concerns raised over reliability of sugarcane productivity data and return on investment
Pakistan’s major crops are going bust
The government can use all the projections and predictions it wants to, but increasing input costs and the vested interests of industrialists are eroding our agricultural output
Palm oil imports grow 24.8%, soybean oil surges 140% in 10MFY
In April 2025, palm oil imports reach 260,907 tons worth $289 million, up from 235,093 tons valued at $216 million in April 2024
Tobacco exports crosses $100 million amid push for policy certainty
Minister urges fast-track Minimum Indicative Price notification
Govt aims to boost olive industry, reduce $5 billion edible oil import bill
Tanveer says the olive sector plays a growing role in Pakistan’s agriculture, with over 85 startups active on e-commerce platforms