Govt launches “Agri Stack” plan to digitize Pakistan’s farming sector
Initiative aims to transform agriculture, empower farmers digitally; high-level consultation focused on farmer IDs, subsidies, crop insurance, and market access
Punjab reports 600,000+ bales of cotton harvested, disputes PCGA figures
Punjab’s Agriculture Department challenges PCGA’s cotton figures, citing higher harvest numbers backed by scientific reporting methods
Pakistan’s 7th Agricultural Census shows 97% of farmers own less than 12.5 acres of land
Census reveals only 16,958 landlords own more than 100 acres of land, accounting for 6.2% of the total agricultural land
Pakistan’s urea sales see modest uptick in July, down 19% YoY due to weak farm economics
DAP sales are expected to be around 109,000 tons for July, reflecting a 33% drop from the previous year
Pakistan cotton production sees 29.66% drop amid regional disparities
Sindh’s cotton arrivals drop by 47%, while Punjab sees modest gains, highlighting the regional divide in national production
Pakistan, China explore enhanced agricultural cooperation with focus on innovation and investment
Minister proposes MoUs for joint research in biotechnology, crop improvement, and sustainable farming practices.
Pakistani farmers incur Rs1.26 trillion in losses in six months, with rice and maize contributing nearly Rs1 trillion
Agricultural sector faces collapse as government policies fail to support farmers; agro-exports drop by over $1 billion for January-June 2025 period
Punjab to offer Rs3,000 fertilizer subsidy for wheat growers in Rabi season
Subsidy program aims to reduce production costs for farmers, benefiting up to 98% of Punjab's wheat growers.
What is happening to KP’s tobacco farmers?
Farmers in KP are alleging there is no transparency in the grading and procurement process of tobacco. The crop is highly important to the province’s agri-based economy
FAO urges Pakistan to adopt Brazil’s agricultural model to enhance food security and exports
FAO official recommends studying Brazil’s agricultural transformation; Pakistan committed to revitalizing research and innovation to boost agriculture and livestock sectors
Chinese investors irked by slow progress in agricultural partnership under CPEC due to bureaucratic hurdles
Bureaucratic delays hinder agricultural reforms and modernisation in Punjab as a Chinese delegation explores modern farming technologies and investment opportunities in Punjab
Pakistan launches first agri-infrastructure Sukuk with Rs 2 billion funding
Sukuk to finance sustainable projects in agriculture, including renewable energy and food storage
Pakistan and China to form technical groups for agricultural projects
The groups will identify and implement projects on high-yield cotton seeds, water-saving irrigation, and modern farming techniques
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan explore agricultural partnership for regional food security
Pakistan proposes tri-party collaboration to leverage Sudan's fertile land, Saudi investment, and Pakistani expertise in agriculture
Cotton arrivals plunge 32.64% in 2025-26 season, signaling challenges ahead
Sindh’s cotton production drops by 53%, while Punjab sees modest growth despite fewer arrivals