Latest Agriculture Headlines and News updates

Sunflower to be cultivated at 180,000 acres in south Punjab

Growers advised to start sugarcane cultivation from February

Watermelon cultivation should be started in February

Italian envoy to provide ease of VISA to local businessmen

Jafza, STAR-K Kosher to promote production of kosher-certified food in Dubai

Govt. making efforts to increase sunflower cultivation; providing Rs 5,000 per acre subsidy

DSWC Rwp constructs 1800 mini dams, 2000 water ponds in Potohar region

Barani areas require resources to harvest rainwater for improving agriculture, alleviate poverty

Brazil indigenous leaders sue Bolsonaro for 'crimes against humanity'

Two top Brazilian indigenous leaders have asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate President Jair Bolsonaro for "crimes against humanity", accusing him of unprecedented environmental damage, killings and persecution

PARC provides over 300 mounds pulses seeds to farmers of Tharparker

Sharjah attracted $220 million in FDIs, created 1,117 new jobs in 2020

Melon cultivation must start in February

The agricultural experts have advised the growers to start cultivation of melon with the start of February to get better yield

Farmers to avail Rs 5000/acr subsidy on sugarcane cultivation

Punjab government will provide Rs 5000 subsidy on per acre cultivation of sugarcane under PM Agriculture Emergency Programme with an aim to enhance sugarcane production

Conference explores economic cooperation between Pakistan, Xinjiang

The speakers at the online conference for the Promotion of Economic and Trade Cooperation of Xinjiang, China -- Pakistan Session underlined that Pakistan and Xinjiang have achieved fruitful cooperation results, and it is believed that it's time for both sides to make joint efforts to further strengthen the depth of development in the fields of mechanized agriculture, food processing, agricultural tourism, textile technology transfer and skills upgrading

Need holistic approach to be responded effectively: Speakers

Ensuring food security is one of the most pressing issues during the time of global pandemic. Holistic approach at every level needs to be in place to respond to this critical challenge of the day effectively