KARACHI: Cotton prices came under pressure on Tuesday as buyers moved to the sidelines. The easy trend noted in world …
Water shortage could affect Kharif crops
ISLAMABAD – Owing to 50 percent less snow fall in the catchments and worsening water availability situation in the country …
Pakistan. Rice export surges 22.14pc in 8 months
The export of rice from the country surged by 22.14 percent during first eight months (July-February) of current fiscal year …
Sugar mills mafia exploits planters
The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Saturday said powerful sugar mills mafia continue to exploit the sugarcane growers which must …
Speciality rice varieties of Kerala are storehouse of nutrition
Rice is a staple food for millions of Indians. It can also be a vital source of nutrition and health-benefiting …
Govt agrees to stop cotton imports during crop picking
ISLAMABAD: The government has agreed to put a halt to cotton imports during crop harvest in an effort to ensure farmers …
Govt decides to scrap sugarcane support price
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to do away with the support price mechanism for sugarcane crop and come up with …
Pakistan to export 100 tons hybrid rice seeds for first time in April
Pakistan is all set to export the first ever consignment of 100 tons heat-tolerant rice seeds to the Philippines next …
Farmers asked to cultivate cotton after mid April
FAISALABAD: Agriculture department has advised growers to start cultivation of cotton crop after mid April to save their crops from …
China dominating in rice could offer export opportunities
As it has with other crops, including cotton, corn and wheat, China is fast becoming the 800-pound gorilla in the …
Wheat crop promising, but obstacles remain
AS the harvesting of wheat begins next month, Pakistan looks set to come closer to this year’s output target of …