Pakistan explores hydroponics and aquaponics to boost climate resilience and farming efficiency
NEECA hosts dialogue on energy-efficient, water-saving farming techniques to address agriculture’s challenges amid climate change and resource scarcity
Pakistan and China sign over $600 million in agriculture-related joint ventures
New deals aim to modernize agriculture, promote smart farming, and boost crop development
Pakistan’s 2025 floods inflict $1.4 billion damage, agriculture sector hardest hit: report
Punjab 1.3 million acres of crops submerged; agricultural output may drop 15–20%, potentially reducing GDP by 0.5–1.0%
Flash floods estimated to destroy 60% of rice, 30% of sugarcane crops in Punjab, says Pakistan Business Forum
35% drop in cotton production expected; flood damages worsening economic crisis
Climate change, rains devastate 31,596 acres of farmland in KP
The floods saw massive damage to farmland at a time when the provincial government is trying to promote mountainous farming in the face of shrinking farm sizes
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?
Torrential rains, floods hit Punjab agriculture hard, strain rural economy
Maize, vegetables also hit as rural economy faces severe losses; PCGA estimates 800,000 acres of early cotton damaged, raising concerns over 2025-26 production target
Farmers urge swift govt action to mitigate flood damage, demand revival package
Over 2.5 million acres of farmland destroyed, farming leaders call for financial support, quality seeds, and essential agricultural inputs to restore rural economy
Wheat growers face falling prices, fear further declines in deregulated market
Govt distances itself from direct market intervention due to IMF deal; current rates range from Rs2,200 to Rs2,390 per 40 kg in Punjab and SindhÂ
Punjab floods affect 10–12% of rice crop, says REAP
Association calls for verified reports to maintain confidence of international buyers
Punjab government reviews wheat policy amid declining production and market instability
Officials highlight delays in key reforms and propose measures to stabilize wheat supply chain, addressing farmer challenges
Pakistan’s 7th Agricultural Census shows 97% of farmers own less than 12.5 acres of landÂ
Census reveals only 16,958 landlords own more than 100 acres of land, accounting for 6.2% of the total agricultural land
Agri income tax collection to begin July 2025 with retrospective effect from January
All provinces pass respective laws to ensure the new tax is applicable to small farmers and commercial agriculture.
Wheat prices plummet in Punjab as govt delays procurement
Govt’s policy causes distress among farmers who fear huge financial losses and a potential decline in wheat production next year