Punjab launches Rs25,000 incentive for early cotton sowing
The initiative aims to address the significant decrease in cotton planting for the 2024-25 season
Wheat production at stake as Punjab, Sindh face 35% water shortage
Indus River System Authority warns Tarbela and Mangla reservoirs approach their dead levels
Kenya cuts customs valuation of Pakistani rice by 25% to boost trade
Lower pricing expected to increase Pakistan’s rice exports amid global price decline
PM forms committee to revive cotton sector amid production crisis
15-member body, led by food minister, to propose policy, grading, and yield improvement measures in 30 days
China raises grain production target to 700 million metric tons
China aims to stabilize sugar, cotton, and rubber production while refining grain pricing and introducing minimum prices for rice and wheat
U.S. agricultural exports face major risks amid new tariff impositions
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada while doubling duties on Chinese goods to 20%
China imposes 10%-15% tariff hikes on U.S. agricultural goods
The new tariffs target key sectors, including U.S. corn, soybeans, and wheat, which could have significant implications for both countries
Punjab approves high-yield, virus-resistant cotton variety
BT CIM-990 is notable for its strong resistance to viruses, low water needs, and high yield potential of 50 to 55 maunds per acre
Pakistan’s wheat production to decline by 3.5mn metric tons, down 11% from last year: report
Country may face uncertainty in domestic wheat supply and higher prices of flour as production is expected to remain 27.9 million metric tons this year
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%