Opportunities could be better for arable farmers in 2018 but buyers of raw materials should be “on guard”, according to …
USDA raises 2017 corn estimate, lowers soybeans from November
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its Jan. 12 Crop Production 2017 Summary estimated corn production at 14.604 billion bushels, …
Pakistan needs to explore export-boosting avenues through CPEC
LAHORE: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a key component of the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative undertaken by Beijing. …
China to help Pakistan to promote wind energy
BEIJING: Two leading Chinese companies have decided to explore new windpower opportunities in Pakistan . According to Chinese officials here, Boston-headquartered General Electric …
Growers asked to complete sunflower cultivation
FAISALABAD – The agriculture experts have advised farmers to start Baharia sunflower cultivation immediately and complete it by mid of February to get a bumper …
‘Pakistan needs to undertake reforms to boost CPEC’
BEIJING – To advance industrial cooperation, especially construction of industrial parks, Pakistan needs to carry out deep reforms in several areas, amend laws and …
Associations’ role vital for PM package’s true implementation
LAHORE – The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has opposed the ministry of textile’s move of eliminating associations’ role in disbursement of …
Horti Expo 2018 kicks off
LAHORE – Punjab agriculture department has for the first time organised HortiExpo 2018 to highlight the importance of local and foreign fruits, …
USDA raises 2018 wheat carryover forecast by 3%
The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its Jan. 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report forecast the carryover of …
Argentina to cut soy export taxes over next two years
As Argentine soybean farmers raced to get their crop in the ground last fall, they at least can say they’re …
Australia, having ‘lost’ 4.6m tonnes of wheat, gains a fresh hoard
It is akin to misplacing a $10 bill, only to find $5 down the back of the sofa. Australia, having …