Pakistan can become a cannabis powerhouse. The only problem is getting through the bureaucratic labyrinth
It is high-time Pakistan reaps the benefits of the hemp crop. But what exactly is the potential of growing this crop and what has been standing in the way?
Greedy land developers want Pakistan’s agricultural land. Could the Supreme Court hold the answer?
For decades, real estate developers have had a free for all when it comes to acquiring land. Could a recent case in the Supreme Court set a precedent for tighter regulations?
Punjab Govt approves ‘Nawaz Sharif Kisan Card’ to disburse Rs150bn agri loans
CM Maryam Nawaz greenlights state-of-the-art center of excellence for research on cotton, wheat and riceÂ
Govt increases gas price for fertiliser industry. But are some players more equal than others?
The recent change in gas prices has been welcomed by the fertiliser industry with one caveat
With an eye on profits and a focus on sustainability, HBL launches agricultural subsidiary
The first non-financial subsidiary of a bank to get approval from the SBP, HBL Zarai has already been approached by the SIFC and is set to work with the government of Punjab as well as small farmers
Pakistan’s low price to impact Indian basmati exports
India's basmati rice exports are expected to drop in 2024 after almost reaching a record high in 2023, as Pakistan offers grain...
ECC to consider exporting famous Sahiwal bulls to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka wants quality breed for its artificial insemination program; looks for exception in Pakistan’s livestock export ban
Pakistan, South Korea pioneer revolutionary technology for potato seed production
This collaborative effort marks a significant step toward agricultural advancement in both Pakistan and South Korea.
Pakistan’s rice exports surge by over 76.5% in first six months
Rice exports likely to make a record of over 3.5 billion dollars this yearÂ
Govt releases Rs3.1bn for agricultural development projects under PSDP
Rs 8.8 billion was allocated to complete 21 projects in agri sector under PSDP 2023-24
Booming season for Pakistan’s cotton exports as 125,000 bales shipped
Ginners attribute the upswing in exports to the superior quality of lint and favorable international markets, drawing foreign buyers to Pakistani cotton
India’s fixed basmati rice price raises fears of stiff Pakistan competition
India's decision to maintain the floor price for basmati rice exports is causing concerns about the potential impact on overseas sales and...
Cotton crop expected to grow by more than twice
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's agricultural sector is gearing up for a transformative year with an anticipated 126.6% surge in cotton production. The revelation came...
The govt is awfully proud of this year’s cotton bumper crop. They shouldn’t be.Â
Timely action against pest attacks has helped this year’s cotton crop but the bumper crop is just an anomaly caused by the international cotton market.Â
What’s all the fuss about corporate farming?
The military leadership is taking the economy into their own hands. Agriculture is the biggest component of that economy. What are their plans?