Despite surplus domestic stocks, unnecessary wheat import leads to $1 billion loss
Ministry of Food, allegedly in league with flour mafia and wheat importers, facilitated import of 35,87,373 metric tons of wheat from September 2023 to March 2024
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?
Wheat prices plummet in Punjab as govt delays procurement
Govt’s policy causes distress among farmers who fear huge financial losses and a potential decline in wheat production next year
Govt plans urea import to stabilise pricesÂ
Available stock of 3192 metric tons is resulting in shortfall, says Federal Minister for IndustriesÂ
Pakistan spends $1bn on wheat imports in 9MFY24
ECC allowed the private sector to import wheat in July 2023
Farmers to suffer as ECC approves 69% less wheat procurement target
Committee fixes 2.5 million metric tons wheat purchasing target due to Punjab's non-submission of procurement and financing plan
Punjab govt fixes wheat support price at Rs 3,900 per 40kg
Cabinet approves Wheat Procurement Policy 2024-25Â
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.