Water expert says one more dam needs to be constructed on urgent basis
As water shortage and scarcity continues to create a severe impact on crop plantations, a water expert has urged the construction of one major...
Govt encourages adoption of smart agriculture policies
The government is focusing on adopting smart agricultural policies but climate change remains a big hurdle, Minister for National Food Security and...
Proper insurance system can strengthen agriculture sector: FPCCI
The federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Sunday said a proper insurance system can strengthen the agriculture sector...
Govt drafting strategy to boost pulses’ production
Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan while addressing a news conference on Friday has informed that the...
Water shortfall will impact sugarcane crop
Pakistan is facing a major water crisis during the current Kharif sowing season, which will impact the production of some key crops...
Cotton production rises by 10 pc
Cotton production for the year 2016-17 registered an increase in the total output of cotton rising by 10 pc to 10.7m bales,...
Cotton production likely to miss 2016-17 target
Domestic cotton production may decline in the 2017-18 season due to a delay in harvesting and water shortage in Sindh irrigation system.
The...
Mango crop in Sindh shows promise
Good flowering in mango trees marks a healthy outlook for the crop in Sindh, if it is able to withstand the windstorms...
18pc water shortfall in Kharif season expected, says IRSA
According to Indus River System Authority (IRSA), provinces will face 18% shortfall of water in the cultivation of different crops during Kharif...
USAID, Punjab govt inaugurate Punjab Agriculture Commission’s Secretariat
USAID Pakistan Deputy Mission Director Julie Chen and Agriculture Minister Muhammad Naeem Akhtar Khan Bhabha inaugurated the Secretariat of Punjab Agriculture Commission...
IRSA recommends provinces postpone Kharif sowing amid water drought
Pakistan is facing a major water shortage of up to 35 pc and it will delay the crop sowing in the early part...
ZTBL declines to decrease markup on agri loans
NBP decides to reduce its pricing by 1 pc for small farmers
While country’s agriculture has been witnessing a visible reduction in crops,...
Iranian rice market worth $500m untapped by Pakistani exporters
Pakistan is missing the opportunity to tap a $500 million rice market in Iran even though the sanctions have been lifted, primarily...
Fatima Fertiliser declares Rs 1.5 EPS, up by 46pc YoY
Fatima Fertilizer (FATIMA) announced 4Q2016 consolidated earnings of Rs 1.5/share (+46pc YoY). Earnings were supported by significantly higher urea off-take, up 1.7...
China can help agriculture sector against climate change effects: FPCCI
ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Chairman Regional Standing Committee Chairman Ahmad Jawad said China has done...