Bad practices and over-reliance on govt has made Pakistani agriculture volatile and uncompetitive. It doesn’t have to be
It is a very simple equation. Pakistan has a set amount of land (possibly shrinking) and a growing population. That means we need to grow more food on less land
How the wheat import scandal was brushed under the carpet
The government has pinned the blame on a bunch of bureaucrats and let the murky matter go which was causing serious divisions within the ruling party
Modi’s election performance is set to jolt Pakistan’s rice market. Here’s how
Last year, India had planned to pull its rice from the international market, creating an opportunity for Pakistani farmers. The party is now over
The govt of Pakistan and its farmers are in a toxic relationship. These are the exact mechanics of this year’s fight over wheat
As the biggest buyer of wheat, the government of Pakistan holds all the cards. So what went down to bring farmers out onto the streets?
Russian authorities just stopped a contaminated consignment of Pakistani rice. Are we looking at a ban?
Pakistan is trying to make its mark in the international rice trade at a time when India has stopped its export of rice. Will this be detrimental?
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?
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
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?
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 just banned exporting rice. Should Pakistan step up?
The question is what is more important: foreign exchange reserves or affordable food?
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