Sugar rush — Why are prices so high?
Pakistan’s sugar supply chain is broken. What can be done?
Our corn industry suffers from a ma(i)ze of problems, and it’s set to miss out on a gold rush
We’re surprisingly very good at it, but just not good enough for the largest buyer on a shopping spree
A cotton comeback? Don’t bet on it
Cotton growers are expecting a bumper crop and high prices this year. It is only an anomaly
India considers wheat imports from Russia at discount to calm prices – sources
India is in talks with Russia to import wheat at a discount to surging global prices in a rare move to boost...
India just banned exporting rice. Should Pakistan step up?
The question is what is more important: foreign exchange reserves or affordable food?
What will HBL’s new agri focused subsidiary do?
HBL Zarai Services will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary meant to increase capacity in the country’s vastly underserved agricultural sector. Â
Another year, another wishy washy budget for the agri sector
Subsidies and support prices are well and good, but the agriculture sector needs a dedicated effort to pull it out of its misery
Foreign assistance, ongoing projects featured in Sindh’s agriculture development budget
The Sindh government plans to allocate Rs6.9 billion from its estimated Rs 700 billion development expenditure budget for FY24 to the agriculture...
The battle for 10 lakh acres
A joint venture between the Punjab Government and the Pakistan Army to farm 10 lakh acres of barren land has been struck down by the LHC. What does it mean?
Weak agricultural marketing system in Pakistan: Exploitation of farmers and buyers
Writing for Dawn, authors Khalid Wattoo and Rehema Hasan explain that agricultural farming is an inherently risky business due to its dependence...
Severe seasonal changes threaten mango Crop, anticipated 20% decrease in production raises concerns
LAHORE: In a worrisome development, Pakistan's mango crop is facing significant challenges due to the impact of seasonal changes this year, leading...
Punjab finally resumes daily flour supply to KP
KP residents finally receive price relief, with reduced flour prices in the province
Fauji Fertilizer’s four-week power outage likely to impact Urea production
KARACHI: Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (FFBL) announced a power outage that is expected to last for over four weeks. In a...
ADB advises Pakistan to provide targeted subsidies, enhance tax-to-GDP ratio
Pakistan advised to provide targeted subsidies, enhance tax-to-GDP ratio
Crop talk: China wants our Cherries. But will Pakistan rise to the occasion?
The demand for Pakistani cherries in China is going up despite strict regulations. The opportunity is not one to be lost