China sends 150 agri pros to tutor Pakistanis in modern farming techniques
China’s hybrid wheat, using the two-line hybrid technique, has been successfully harvested on a large scale in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: China’s hybrid wheat, using...
Fertilizer industry may face PM’s wrath over urea prices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has shown annoyance over a delay in the uniform reduction in urea prices by the fertilizer industry...
With water scarce, Pakistan helps farmers grow more with less
LAHORE: Obaidur Rehman hoped to grow water-hungry cucumbers and capsicum peppers on land he had bought in an arid area of the...
FAO inaugurates pine nut processing unit in Diamer
CHILAS: The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), under the project 'Reversing deforestation and forest degradation in high conservation value chilogoza...
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
KP taking untraditional steps for development of agriculture
PESHAWAR:Â Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Minister Mohibullah Khan has said that the provincial government was taking untraditional steps for the promotion...
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
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
Govt envisions increasing rice exports to $5bn: Dawood
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood said on Tuesday that the incumbent government has envisioned increasing rice exports...
Pakistan’s tree-planting push has a sweetener: more honey
CHANGA MANGA: When authorities started planting millions of trees in eastern Pakistan’s Changa Manga Forest five years ago, the idea was to...
Chinese company to establish breeding farms across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A Chinese company Hangeng Trading, specialized in animal husbandry, livestock and aloe vera is establishing breeding research centers and health units...
China to install phytosanitary facilities, build agriculture institutes in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: China will help Pakistan install phytosanitary facilities to boost the country’s fruit export, besides building vocational and technical agriculture institutions for...
Private sector starts urea production to fulfil demand
ISLAMABAD: The private sector on Wednesday started urea production at a concessional rate to fulfil this year’s demand.
According to sources, Agritech Limited...
Poultry industry calls for early reopening of marriage halls
LAHORE: The Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) on Friday urged the government to reopen marriage halls from August 10.Â
The government had earlier announced...
Engro suggests radical reforms to make fertiliser subsidy equitable
LAHORE: Engro Fertilizers has urged the government to focus on creating a smart, pointed subsidy system for fertilisers that would benefit agriculturists...