Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture said it would import 25,480 tonnes of feed-quality wheat, and 3,250 tonnes of barley for livestock …
U.S. corn yield sets record
Across the Midwest, a lack of extreme heat helped boost the nation’s corn yield to a new record. The nation’s …
Wild Australian rice could feed the world
The world’s population expected to hit 10 billion by 2050 and wild Australian rice that grows in crocodile-infested waters could …
Uganda in 80,000 tonnes deficit of edible oil
Data indicates that Uganda’s edible oil demand stands at 120,000 metric tonnes against a production capacity of 40,000 metric tonnes, …
Agri research playing pivotal role in ensuring food security
Faisalabad: The Secretary Agriculture, Punjab, Muhammad Mahmood presided over the meeting at Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad to review work …
Indonesia lifts quota restrictions on Pakistani kinnow
ISLAMABAD: Indonesia’s commerce minister on Friday announced the lifting of quota restrictions on kinnow imports from Pakistan, allowing shipment of an …
Applications invited to get subsidy on Agri machinery
MULTAN – The agriculture department has sought applications from farmers to get subsidy on agricultural machinery by the Punjab government till February 12. According …
PM seeks WB help in resolving water dispute with India
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi discussed with the World Bank delegation the ongoing development projects being undertaken in …
Tractor industry striving for revival
LAHORE – The tractor industry is striving for revival from the adverse impact of taxation, as the present production figures of 53,975 units are still …
Drought cuts corn crop hopes for Argentina, but not South Africa
Dry weather has dented prospects for the corn harvest in Argentina, but not in South Africa, another significant southern hemisphere …
Russia’s wheat dominance set to get bigger in the future
For the first time since the days of the tsars, Russia this year will be the world’s largest wheat exporter …