High-Tech Seed Development Takes Center Stage in China Agriculture
BEIJING, June 27 (APP): Two new international bio-breeding laboratories were officially inaugurated in Aksu, Xinjiang last week, marking a major…
Author: Saba Sajjad
Saba Sajjad is a plant breeder with an MSc in Plant Breeding and Genetics, specializing in developing resilient, high-yielding crop varieties. With hands-on experience in both field and lab settings, She integrates traditional breeding with modern biotechnology - focusing on genetic improvement.
Government focuses on agricultural reforms to boost yields and income
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalizing Pakistan’s ailing agriculture sector by lowering taxes on…
Ministry Launches Practical Agriculture Training for Future Farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, will launch its…
Resilient crops are shaping the future of agriculture
As global temperatures rise and extreme weather events grow more frequent, the demand for innovative and impactful agricultural solutions is…
Egypt and Philippines Deepen Ties Through Agricultural Cooperation
Alaa Farouk, Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, called on the Philippines to open its markets to Egyptian exports,…
Integrated pest management becomes key for cotton farmers in 2025
LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has urged cotton farmers to regularly monitor their crops for pests and to apply…
Rising Pulse and Cotton Sowing Reflects Farmer Optimism in 2025
As of Friday, the area dedicated to monsoon-season rice cultivation in India has jumped by 58% compared to the same…
Rice cultivation is shifting toward high-efficiency and low-emission models
Rice is the primary food source for over half the global population and supports the livelihoods of 144 million people—most…
Pakistan prioritizes food water and agriculture under climate stress
ISLAMABAD, June 23 (APP): Federal Minister for Climate Change, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, called for aligning Pakistan’s climate policies with…
Wheat Holds Steady as Barley and Peas Struggle in 2025
Canada’s farmers are preparing for another unpredictable harvest season, as the latest crop outlook from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada—released on…