Bahawalpur farmers demand action against ‘middlemen’ hampering sugar trade
A large number of sugarcane farmers from different areas of Bahawalpur district have claimed that the district administration is not taking action...
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?
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
Govt urged to launch micro-credit schemes for small farmers
ISLAMABAD:Â Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) President Ahmed Hassan Moughal said on Saturday that despite being an agricultural country, Pakistan remained...
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?
Govt to roll out historic package for farmers soon: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the government will soon roll out a historic package for the country's farmers.
The PM...
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...
Pakistan’s agri sector can end CAD in 6 years
According to a news report by Express Tribune, Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Salim Raza, has stated that Pakistan's...
Bracing for heatwaves
Despite an unusually cool March, devastating heatwaves could very much be in our futureÂ
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?
Japan committed to developing Pakistan’s agro-industry: envoy
ISLAMABAD:Â Pakistan and Japan are looking to increase bilateral cooperation in the agricultural-based industry and value addition, as the latter has already announced...
Saudi Arabia to start next phase of flour mill privatization
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s state grain buyer SAGO said it will start the next phase of the sale of its flour mills on...
33pc farm households in Punjab suffered losses during Covid-19 lockdowns: ADB
ISLAMABAD: A survey conducted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) revealed on Monday that about one-third (33.3pc) of farm households in Punjab...
Govt assures cotton growers of fair prices
ISLAMABAD:Â Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said on Thursday that there was an unprecedented focus on...
PM’s aide chairs Fertilizer Review Committee, discusses measures for farmers’ uplift
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood chaired a meeting of the Fertilizer Review Committee (FRC) to deliberate on...