MULTAN – The unprecedented rain spells in the months of February and March have proved to be a blessing for …
IGC increased the forecast production and ending stocks of corn in the world
The international Grains Council IGC increased the forecast of world production of corn in season 2018/19 33 million tons to …
Pakistan warned against deadly wheat pest
ISLAMABAD: The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) has cautioned Pakistan to take steps to protect its crops from …
Contamination free cotton
Joint Director of Pakistan Cotton Standards Institute (PCSI), Mian Zawwar Hussain has said a Programme will be launched to promote …
12 hybrid rice varieties to be available from July
ISLAMABAD: At least twelve new hybrid rice varieties will be available to farmers for cultivation during the next Kharif crop …
Gram production may exceed estimates
LAHORE: Considering the sufficient rains this season, stakeholders expect the production of chickpeas, known as gram, to surpass earlier estimates. “Rain …
Pakistan certifies first organic cotton bale
RAHIM YAR KHAN: Balochistan on Wednesday marked the certification of Pakistan’s first organic cotton bale at a ceremony held at …
New sugarcane varieties introduced
FAISALABAD – Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) has introduced three new varieties of sugarcane which would give 40 percent more …
Qatar lifts ban on import of Pak rice
ISLAMABAD – Qatar has lifted ban on the import of rice from Pakistan that would provide additional US $ 40-50 …
Govt devises plan for sunflower cultivation
SIALKOT:- Punjab government has formulated a comprehensive plan for cultivation of sunflower and other oil seed crops on more than …
Basmati rice worth $256.9m exported in first half
ISLAMABAD : Basmati rice worth $256.922 million was exported during first half of current financial year as compared to exports …