ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, is likely to reverse a grower-friendly decision on timely payments …
KP, Russian group sign Rs35b deal to set up oil refinery
Islamabad – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oil and Gas Company Limited (KPOGCL) and a Russian consortium of investors Wednesday reached an agreement to establish …
Project started for gram cultivation promotion
LAHORE – Punjab government has started a project in Thal area for the promotion of gram cultivation with the help of sprinkle irrigation system, said Agriculture (Water …
Japan to import 28,730 tonnes feed wheat, barley
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture said it would import 25,480 tonnes of feed-quality wheat, and 3,250 tonnes of barley for livestock …
U.S. corn yield sets record
Across the Midwest, a lack of extreme heat helped boost the nation’s corn yield to a new record. The nation’s …
Wild Australian rice could feed the world
The world’s population expected to hit 10 billion by 2050 and wild Australian rice that grows in crocodile-infested waters could …
Uganda in 80,000 tonnes deficit of edible oil
Data indicates that Uganda’s edible oil demand stands at 120,000 metric tonnes against a production capacity of 40,000 metric tonnes, …
Agri research playing pivotal role in ensuring food security
Faisalabad: The Secretary Agriculture, Punjab, Muhammad Mahmood presided over the meeting at Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad to review work …
Indonesia lifts quota restrictions on Pakistani kinnow
ISLAMABAD: Indonesia’s commerce minister on Friday announced the lifting of quota restrictions on kinnow imports from Pakistan, allowing shipment of an …
Applications invited to get subsidy on Agri machinery
MULTAN – The agriculture department has sought applications from farmers to get subsidy on agricultural machinery by the Punjab government till February 12. According …
PM seeks WB help in resolving water dispute with India
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi discussed with the World Bank delegation the ongoing development projects being undertaken in …