The federal government is going to launch a ‘50 Million Olive Tree Tsunami’ project across the country to help poor …
Mango galore
After an eight-year hiatus, mango exports from Pakistan crossed the figure of 100,000 tonnes last week and the season, though …
Mango harvest in Pakistan is likely to drop 30 per cent this season
Mango harvest in Pakistan is likely to drop 30 per cent this season because agricultural practices currently employed in Pakistan …
Farmer turns Pakistan’s sand dunes green
One farmer has pioneered drip irrigation to transform desert into a fruit orchard in Punjab – but at a cost …
Pakistan’s date production falls due to lack of innovation
KARACHI: Owing to a lack of innovation, the dates industry of Pakistan, which is the fifth largest producer in the world, …
Hydroponic technique may help enhance vegetables, fruits production
FAISALABAD – The country can increase vegetables and fruits production by 20 times by adopting modern agricultural technique ‘hydroponic’. This …
Digital agriculture: New tools for science on the farm
BY LUKIE PIETERSE The value of “connected agriculture” in making life easier for farmers, and helping them reduce the environmental impact …
Govt to install three olive extraction mills, 6 mobile units
The government is set to install three olive oil extraction mills and six mobile oil extraction units across the olive …
Chilli, tomato not healthy options for consumers’ pocket
LAHORE: Prices of tomato and chilli have gone up manifold in the city in the last couple of months. Tomatoes …
Olive farming gets boost
ISLAMABAD : Olive farming in Pakistan has received a strong boost with the arrival of 100,000 olive plants from Spain …
OVERVIEW GLOBAL POTATO MARKET
Last summer, the heat kept many parts of Europe in its grip. The persistent summer temperatures had a direct impact …