Pakistan’s Basmati rice exports fall to fiscal year low in April
The sharp decline follows a record-breaking 100,780 tons exported in February, despite the month having only 28 days
Government finalizes agriculture plan to raise exports to $125 billion
The plan features 28 initiatives, with six groups focusing on IT, research, mechanization, financing, legal reforms, and sector growth
Govt sets sights on $125bn agri-exports by 2030 under second green revolution: Rana Tanveer Hussain
Federal and Punjab governments roll out tech-driven reforms, Rs400bn transformation plan, and farmer-friendly initiatives to modernise agriculture.
Govt announces closure of PASSCO, wheat price controls scrapped
NA members voice concerns over the impact on farmers and warn of market manipulation risks as the government winds down wheat procurement efforts
Fertilizer makers urge government to drop proposed tax hike in FY26 budget
Industry warns tax increase on fertilisers may hurt crop yields and rural economy
Cotton cultivation in Punjab reaches 2.116 million acres, surpasses last year’s figures
Province aims for 3.5 million acres, with 60% of the target already achieved in the 2025-26 Kharif season
Japan considers U.S. corn imports amid trade talks on auto tariffs
PM Ishiba reiterates that Japan does not sacrifice its agriculture for auto tariff cuts and suggests using U.S. corn for ethanol fuel
Punjab fertilizer licensing row drags into third year; court seeks urgent report
PSQCA ordered to submit report as fertilizer licensing dispute drags into courts
Cotton sowing in Punjab reaches 2.2 million acres
Secretary of Agriculture Punjab announces a special incentive package to transform Bahawalpur Division into a dedicated "Cotton Valley"
Govt plans to double excise duty on fertilisers to 10%, 5% tax on pesticides in next budget
Other proposed measures include income tax on farmers, reduction in super tax rate, and new taxes to meet Rs14.3 trillion revenue target for FY2025-26
IRSA warns of 21% water shortage in early Kharif as Chenab inflow dipsÂ
River inflow decline from India prompts concern over irrigation needs
Govt moves to appoint new PARC chairman
The federal cabinet orders a performance audit of the council to examine the number of new varieties PARC introduces in recent years
Punjab’s solar tube well scheme faces delays, leaving 450,000 farmers in limbo
Uncertainty surrounds the implementation of the subsidy program as farmers and vendors voice frustration over hold-ups
Early cotton picking begins in Sindh, raising hopes for advanced ginning season
Cotton ginners in Punjab start forward contracts as concerns grow over national cotton production
Ministry urges changes to SOPs to ease maize export challenges
The ministry shares data showing a significant drop in exports to Vietnam, from $26.81 million in July 2024 to $0.23 million in September