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%
Sindh approves Agri Tax Bill, income above Rs150mn to be taxed up to 10%
Small agricultural companies to pay 20%, large firms 28%; tax effective from January 2025
Punjab Agriculture Department issues advisory for wheat farmers
The department suggests spraying a 2% solution of urea or potassium nitrate (potash alum) at a rate of 100 to 120 litres per acre
CM Punjab announces Rs1 million subsidy for 20 kW solar tube wells
In phase one, 8,000 tube wells convert to solar energy through a draw, saving farmers over Rs10,000 daily and Rs350,000 monthly
Agricultural loans reach Rs1.26 trillion in 1HFY25
State Bank of Pakistan highlights growth in credit disbursement, SME financing, and policy measures to support business sectors.