Maize Cultivation Guidelines To Grow Bumper Crop
FAISALABAD: The agriculture experts advised growers to start cultivation of maize crop immediately and complete it by August 20 for…
Pakistan
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing 22.7% to the GDP and employing 37.4% of the labor force (Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24). With fertile lands fed by the Indus River, Pakistan is one of the world’s largest producers of crops like wheat, rice, cotton, and sugarcane. However, despite its significance, the sector faces numerous challenges, including water scarcity, outdated farming techniques, and climate change.
No Agriculture Policy Without Farmers Consent | Kisan Pakistan
LAHORE: On Thursday, Punjab’s Minister of Law and Welfare, Basharat Raja, said farmers will be trusted before making vital decisions…
China-Pak Agricultural Cooperation Is Needed Says PBF
LAHORE: Agricultural collaboration with China will give direction to move forward to adopt international practices in Pakistan as well as…
For Prosperous Pakistan, Agriculture Sector Must Be Boosted Over Housing Colonies
This refers to the letter ‘Housing sector’ (July 31) by Arshad M Khawaja. The writer has rightly highlighted the government’s…
Cultivation Of Turnip Beginning In August
FAISALABAD: The agronomists have advised farmers to start early cultivation of turnip in August. A spokesman for the agriculture department…
Pakistan Discovers How To Preserve Mangoes For An Entire Year
Pakistan is one of the few countries in the world that produces mangoes in good volumes but the challenge has…
Record Increase In Exports Of Oil Seeds, Nuts, And Kernels 212.64%
ISLAMABAD: Oilseeds, nuts, and kernels exports during the fiscal year of 2020-21 grew by 212.64 percent as compared to the…
Higher Cotton Yield Boosts The MoF’s Spirits
ISLAMABAD: The government is hopeful of a higher cotton yield during the current fiscal year on the back of an…
Current Nutritional State Of Pakistan And Possible Solutions By Dr Baseer Khan
In Pakistan, four out of ten children are stunted (Chronic malnutrition) and 17.7% suffer from wasting (Acute malnutrition). Pakistani children…
‘Insufficient’ Rs 12 Billion For Agriculture, Says Senate Committee
Islamabad: As the agriculture sector accounts for 19% of the country’s GDP and employs 38% of its labor force, the…