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December,2001
ADB approves $350 m for agri sector development Chashma Right Bank Canal-III nearing completion Zinc Sulphate to start commercial production very soon Competition can raise qualtiy of livestock business Working Group on Shisham Dieback submits suggestions SUNGI arranges seminar on WTO Doha conference Fool-proof water distribution system activated Edible oil target to be achieved Lining of Water Courses in Sindh AGRICULTURE EMPLOYEES HOLD DEMONSTRATION Rs.one billion for installation of 10,000 tubewells Sugar millers adding to cane growers miseries SBP predicts better harvest of cotton, sugarcane crops Directed to pace-up the one window operation Green Channel Scheme being expanded in Punjab BARANI AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT in NWFP Govt planning to close down 110 tubewells: KBP ACP demands Rs.1 billion for agri research Free of cost cotton seeds assured Import duty on sugar increased to 30pc
November,2001
Agri support prices to protect farmers will continue Banks may miss Rs60bn farm loan target Cotton growers not being paid fixed price Deliberations on 'Engineering Vision' held Demo against low cotton prices Farmers to be briefed on new trends of global market Honey being exported after attaining self-sufficiency Hybrid rice technology to improve yield, says Junejo Junejo outlines grower-friendly plan Loans : PPCB to promote agri, auxiliary segments Plight of sugarcane growers President okays wheat support price mechanism Rabie crop target finalized Sales tax exempted on local supply of urea fertiliser Sindh Agriculture Minister directs forming of teams Speedy credit to farmers ordered Water scarcity posing threat to food output Estimate for cotton production scaled down Sugar mills to start crushing season from Nov 30 Govt flayed for not increasing wheat support price Agri depatt suggests tips for cotton growers Minister invites private sector for agri research Cotton crop under threat of 'army worm' attack Textile Vision hinges on contamination-free cotton No raise in wheat support price Availability of water for Rabi reviewed Govt to start Rs50m fisheries project PSMA postpones crushing in Punjab on low sugar price 15 m acres land becomes victim of water-logging and salinity Bahria foundation to develop shrimp farm on 2,000 acres Agriculture play vital role in Balochistan economy Food Security Pilot Project increases per acre rice yield Sugarcane growers demand timely payments ADBP portfolio audit to commence shortly Developed countries to phase out subsidies on agriculture, exports Foundation laid of Pakistan Plant Quarantine Project New dams vital to cope with water crisis: FAP Incentives package for private fish farms Advisory Committees of potato farmers Meeting approves draft Agricultural Policy China secures entry to WTO 50 WTO members oppose purely commercial approach to agriculture Decline in wheat production likely Govt.To give fertilizer on concessional rates Agriculture Agreement fails to redress inequity Three-day celebration in connection with Farmers' Day 'Quality of sub-soil water is deteriorating' Sindh Agriculture Minister directs forming of teams Chamber of Agriculture criticises management of a sugar mills Rabie crop target finalize Banks may miss Rs60bn farm loan target Junejo outlines grower-friendly plan October,2001
Asian sugar prices remain lower Body for palm oil promotion formed Call for reduction in taxes on agri inputs Corporate farming package delayed Development project to promote poultry farming Farmers loan raised from Rs.45 billion to Rs.100 billion Textile millers expect drop in cotton intake Wheat prices soar on refugees' influx Wheat sowing may be delayed in Punjab September,2001 15pc GST imposed on fertilizer 22.55 m acre land can be ploughed if water wastage controlled ADB links loan with agri reforms ADBP to give Rs 7.2-b loans to Sindh growers Agri uplift top priority: Junejo Balochistan achieves 97pc cotton sowing Cotton market firm on active demand Cotton prices under pressure Farmers' convention on marketing Food Security Pilot Project increases per acre wheat Irrigation department urged to ensure smooth water supply IRSA predicts 54pc water shortage for Rabi season Japan: Cows show signs of mad cow disease Levy of GST, a blow to Agri sector Pak-Saudi Fertilizer bidding date in 2 weeks Pros and cons of corporate farming Silk Route trade fair in full swing Zhob people brave all odds to build Shahabzai dam Livestock deptt asked to speed up research FAO launches biotechnology Web site Bans on Japanese beef to hurt Japanese cuisine fans Veterinary Service project to cost Rs. 873.589 million ADBP to grant Rs.35 bln to farmers APTMA for industrial inputs at stable prices Chinese agriculturists to set up farm 15pc GST imposed on fertilizer GST on tractor, tubewell likely by month-end August,2001 20 Mega Projects to help create jobs in rural areas Rs.304.24 billion for agri-sector etc under 3 year plan An amount of Rs. 80 million to be spent on Satpar Project ADB approves $ 100 million to Pakistan for drought mitigation Barani Area Development Project BATI invites applications for two years Field Assistant diploma Chinese delegation visits PARC Experts for agriculture department to educate farmers FAP for steps to avert agri marketing crisis Fertilizer policy announced to attract $ 1.2 billion investment Financial empowerment of poor to strengthen economy: Musharraf Govt sets target of three million tons for rice export Govt allocated Rs 100 billion for water sector projects M.Sc. Poultry Classes at Poultry Research Institute Model Farming project in 100 villages Chaniho discusses agri, livestock, fisheries with HC New Zealand Obsolete pesticides removed from Punjab Paln to give land, loans to landless President to give ownership deeds to tillers Ristech to help reclamation of Saline lands 'Quick tree decline' still incurable disease SAARC ministerial meeting in New Delhi to focus on WTO issues Timely rains are blessing of Almighty Allah Tractors purchase scam unearthed in MINFAL Govt orders for filing agri income returns Credit worth $ 21.3 m for OFWM in NWFP Thal Flood Water Canal Project to bring prosperity Chaniho discusses agri, livestock, fisheries projects with HC New Zealand Auction of food unit fetches Rs.32.5 million Pest infestation to increase, rice farmers warned Sindh Agriculture University launches tree plantation drive July,2001 Tissue culture technology for Agricultural Improvement in pakistan Agro Information Technology Center President launches Monsoon Tree Plantation campaign Chanhio for further improvement in performance of ATI Sakrand Kalabagh Dam must for uplift, says Musharraf Project to be launched Dairy-Rangers Rangers launch "Dairy" project Training course arranged for pesticide dealers ADBP announces rate of profit on PLS ADBP directed to publicise incentive schemes 115 prizes announced in Kissan Inaami Scheme Growers delegation meet Punjab Minister Ranjha Arrangements of 'One Window Operation' reviewed CCRIS playing vital role in evolving high yielding cotton variety Wapda unfolds water and hydropower projects Agri tax recovery from current year Corporate farming;Foreign, local investors to get state Area under cotton up by 11pc Water Accord interpretation can't be changed Centre annuls 1994 water sharing formula Farmers of NWFP face hardships Contamination free cotton policy Task Force set up on wheat in Panjab 10.7 million bales output likely this year: Junejo Sindh to have record crops due to current rains Import of expensive Indian tea increasing Area under cotton up by 11pc Punjab Food Dept procures 24 lakh ton wheat REAP to present marketing plan to govt China keen to boost farm production Viable plan vital to reclaim waste water for agriculture Farmers of NWFP face hardships Agri sector be given top priority Provinces reject Center's proposal on Food Depts President to meet urea producers Country facing losses due to cotton contamination Sindh Agri Minister for Cotton Control implementation Water shortage adversely affected agriculture sector
June,2001
Agri sector be given top priority President to meet urea producers Sindh Agri Minister for Cotton Control implementation Water shortage adversely affected agriculture sector Action against selling of fake pesticides Agri sector's share in GDP increases Drought-affected areas to get Rs 250m Food Ministry may get additional Rs 3bn Pakissan.com Launched Drought downs Growth to 2.6 pc Agri sector records negative 2.5pc growth Farmers bodies unhappy over federal budget 22 Sites identified for Hydropower projects in Country. Decision to double loans for farmers. Sindh Irrigation officials end inspection Minister supports latest Agri-technology Sindh Officials re-inspect Punjab barrages. Government will establish drought relief Centers New fisheries policy in the offing Government to issue food grain licenses to farmers Punjab Water Council concerned over IRSA's decision Water shortage to effect wheat in next Rabi season. Fertilizer policy after approval, says Shaukat Punjab not taking extra water, the, says CE Gen Pervez Musharraf Pak-Japan collaboration in the field of agricultural research Top priority to water projects, says Shaukat 150,000 tubewells to meet water crisis Punjab Minister warns of Pesticides Adulteration Plan to ensure sufficient cotton crop Special design of tractor trolley to be introduced
May,2001
$500 m for Drought relief. Top priority to water projects, says Shaukat. 150,000 tubewells to meet water crisis SBP raises indicative per acre credit limit Govt to provide loans to farmers Water shortage caused losses to Sindh Plan to ensure sufficient cotton crop GST levied on Agri inputs Punjab Minister warns of Pesticides Adulteration Kissan Board criticizes Govt decision on GST Special design of tractor trolley to be introduced
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