Fertilizer makers urge government to drop proposed tax hike in FY26 budget
Industry warns tax increase on fertilisers may hurt crop yields and rural economy
Cotton cultivation in Punjab reaches 2.116 million acres, surpasses last year’s figures
Province aims for 3.5 million acres, with 60% of the target already achieved in the 2025-26 Kharif season
Japan considers U.S. corn imports amid trade talks on auto tariffs
PM Ishiba reiterates that Japan does not sacrifice its agriculture for auto tariff cuts and suggests using U.S. corn for ethanol fuel
Punjab fertilizer licensing row drags into third year; court seeks urgent report
PSQCA ordered to submit report as fertilizer licensing dispute drags into courts
Cotton sowing in Punjab reaches 2.2 million acres
Secretary of Agriculture Punjab announces a special incentive package to transform Bahawalpur Division into a dedicated "Cotton Valley"
Govt plans to double excise duty on fertilisers to 10%, 5% tax on pesticides in next budget
Other proposed measures include income tax on farmers, reduction in super tax rate, and new taxes to meet Rs14.3 trillion revenue target for FY2025-26
IRSA warns of 21% water shortage in early Kharif as Chenab inflow dipsÂ
River inflow decline from India prompts concern over irrigation needs
Govt moves to appoint new PARC chairman
The federal cabinet orders a performance audit of the council to examine the number of new varieties PARC introduces in recent years
Punjab’s solar tube well scheme faces delays, leaving 450,000 farmers in limbo
Uncertainty surrounds the implementation of the subsidy program as farmers and vendors voice frustration over hold-ups
Early cotton picking begins in Sindh, raising hopes for advanced ginning season
Cotton ginners in Punjab start forward contracts as concerns grow over national cotton production
Ministry urges changes to SOPs to ease maize export challenges
The ministry shares data showing a significant drop in exports to Vietnam, from $26.81 million in July 2024 to $0.23 million in September
Govt sets cotton production target of 10.18 million bales in Kharif seasonÂ
Over 2.2 million hectares of land to be cultivated to meet local cotton demand  Â
Pakistan’s wheat production declines 10% for Rabi Season 2024-25
Wheat yield for the ongoing season estimated at 28.42 million tons, falling short of target by 5.16 million tons
Farmers threaten to reduce wheat cultivation next year, millers demand deregulation of procurement
Government's sudden cessation of wheat procurement caused prices to drop to as low as Rs2,200 per 40kg in most areas of Punjab
Pakistan’s rice sector defy challenges, poised for record exports despite India’s return
Overall rice exports rise by 21.78%, set to surpass 773,000 tonnes in FY25; Basmati exports dominate EU and UK markets, capturing 67% share