ISLAMABAD: Though the government has increased wheat support price by Rs50 per 40 kg after a hiatus of five years, the …
Wheat support price increased to Rs1,350
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), in a meeting chaired by Finance Adviser Hafeez Shaikh on Wednesday, increased minimum support …
PTI govt rejects proposal of banning wheat export
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has turned down a proposal for an immediate ban on the export of wheat despite damage to …
Food ministry dismisses talk of wheat shortage
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research has emphasised that the damage caused to standing crops, especially in Punjab, …
Experts hope bumper crop in S Punjab
MULTAN – The unprecedented rain spells in the months of February and March have proved to be a blessing for …
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 …
Wheat growers must monitor weather conditions
LAHORE: Wheat growers have been advised to monitor weather conditions so the crop could be managed accordingly. According to local …
Organic management of pest insects in stored wheat
By Muhammad Anwar & Dr Muhammad Ashfaq FOOD security has always been the most strategic aim of the nations, worldwide. …
Wheat: temporary glut or overproduction?
With the country reeling under the massive financial and administrative cost of carryover wheat stocks — currently close to nine …
Growers advised to start wheat cultivation from November 1
FAISALABAD – Farmers have been advised to start wheat cultivation from November 1, in irrigated areas for getting better yield. …
Wheat to be cultivated over 8,781.6 thousand hectares
ISLAMABAD : Wheat, a major staple food and cash crop of the country, would be cultivated over 8,781.6 thousand hectares …