Govt moves to appoint new PARC chairman
The federal cabinet orders a performance audit of the council to examine the number of new varieties PARC introduces in recent years
Punjab’s solar tube well scheme faces delays, leaving 450,000 farmers in limbo
Uncertainty surrounds the implementation of the subsidy program as farmers and vendors voice frustration over hold-ups
Early cotton picking begins in Sindh, raising hopes for advanced ginning season
Cotton ginners in Punjab start forward contracts as concerns grow over national cotton production
Ministry urges changes to SOPs to ease maize export challenges
The ministry shares data showing a significant drop in exports to Vietnam, from $26.81 million in July 2024 to $0.23 million in September
Govt sets cotton production target of 10.18 million bales in Kharif seasonÂ
Over 2.2 million hectares of land to be cultivated to meet local cotton demand  Â
Pakistan’s wheat production declines 10% for Rabi Season 2024-25
Wheat yield for the ongoing season estimated at 28.42 million tons, falling short of target by 5.16 million tons
Farmers threaten to reduce wheat cultivation next year, millers demand deregulation of procurement
Government's sudden cessation of wheat procurement caused prices to drop to as low as Rs2,200 per 40kg in most areas of Punjab
Pakistan’s rice sector defy challenges, poised for record exports despite India’s return
Overall rice exports rise by 21.78%, set to surpass 773,000 tonnes in FY25; Basmati exports dominate EU and UK markets, capturing 67% share
Pakistan’s agri exports hit by ongoing protests in Sindh, business leaders demand action
Around 250 containers of potatoes stranded on roads in Interior Sindh, disrupting export commitments to the Middle East and Far East, and threatening perishable goods due to road blockages
Balochistan High Court rules agricultural income tax falls under provincial jurisdiction
Top court’s decision strengthens provincial authority over agricultural taxation, limiting FBR's role
Farmers to halt wheat sowing next year unless govt sets fair support price, warns Pakistan Kissan IttehadÂ
PKI Central President criticises government’s response to the agriculture sector, particularly the inadequacy of recently announced Rs15 billion package for farmers
Farmers reject Punjab govt’s Rs15b relief package
Farmers cultivated wheat on the request of Maryam Nawaz, but now the government is turning a blind eye to their plight, says Alliance President
PM Shehbaz directs overhaul of agriculture sector to boost productivity
PM raises concerns over service companies meant to assist small-scale farmers but lacking oversight and failing to deliver
U.S. cotton exports to India surge as China demand falls
U.S. cotton exports to India rise to 155,260 running bales from 25,901 a year earlier between February and April
Punjab announces Rs15bn wheat support package amid farmer protests
Approximately 550,000 wheat farmers to receive direct financial aid, irrigation and other fixed taxes exempted for ongoing year; growers criticise govt measures, claim relief favours mill owners, influential figures