Agriculture News

Steps being taken for betterment of agriculture sector in Balochistan

155,592 farmers registered in Rwp district for 'Kissan Card' scheme

In the District, 155,592 farmers have been registered for 'Kissan Card' scheme for provision of subsidy under different government schemes said Additional Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Planning Rao Atif Raza.

International Agriculture Expo-2018 from June 23

Punjab Agriculture Department will host International Agri-Expo-2018 being held from June 23 to 24 at Lahore Expo Center.

Pink Bollworm among top causes of decline in cotton yield

Cotton is an important cash crop providing raw material for textile industry and its share is 1.0 percent in country's GDP with 5.1 percent share in agriculture value addition.

Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resource (PCRWR) to increase crops growth through bringing abondoned land under cultivation

Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resource (PCRWR) has introduced a project to bring the abandoned land under cultivation and provide suitable environment for the seed germination and subsequent crop growth.

Good news for Asia’s declining vultures: New restrictions on toxic veterinary drugs in Pakistan

Vulture populations in South Asia have collapsed by over 95% since the mid-1990s

Cotton cultivation target surpassed in Faisalabad

The agriculture department has claimed to surpass target of cotton cultivation in the district.

Enough wheat stocks available in GB: Official

Director Civil Supply Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Ikramullah on Tuesday dispelled the impression about scarcity of wheat, saying there was no shortage of wheat in any district of the area and supply of the commodity was continuing smoothly.

Drip irrigation system beneficial for farmers

The Agriculture Department has urged farmers to install drip irrigation system in their fields as it is cost effective and offers handsome returns

Farmers advised to start sesame cultivation immediately

Agriculture experts have advised the farmers to start cultivation of sesame (Til) immediately and complete it by mid of July for getting a bumper crop.

Drip irrigation, sprinkling systems being installed

Director General Agriculture (Irrigation Reforms) Malik Muhammad Akram said that drip irrigation and sprinkling systems for irrigation were being installed on subsidy to control wastage of water under ongoing projects at a cost of Rs 67 billion.

Livestock manage to control Foot and Mouth Diseases (FMD) of cattle from South Punjab

Punjab Livestock Department in-collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO- an UN body) have completely controlled Foot and Mouth Diseases (FMD) of animals in South Punjab.

Met office issues drought alert to stakeholders

Pakistan Meteorological Department Islamabad, Pakistan issued a drought alert to all stakeholders for an immediate water management strategy to avoid negative impacts of deficit rainfall on water and agriculture sector.

Mayor stresses need for conserving water, planting trees

Mayor of Sialkot Municipal Corporation Chaudhry Tauheed Akhtar has stressed the need for making all-out efforts for raising public awareness about judicious use of water and maximum tree plantation in the district.

2-day Agriculture Expo to commence from 23rd June in Lahore

Punjab Agriculture Department will hold a two-day Agri Expo 2018 at Expo Centre in Lahore from 23rd of this month.

Wheat procurement drive concludes in Mianwali

The wheat procurement campaign by the provincial government concluded in district Mianwali during which more than 586,000 wheat bags were purchased from farmers against the target of 627,000 bags.

Growers advised to complete rice cultivation by June 30

Agriculture experts have advised the growers to start cultivation of rice and complete it by end of June to get bumper yield.

95.04% wheat target achieved in Faisalabad

Food Department Wednesday claimed to achieve 95.04 percent wheat target by purchasing 5,037,136 bags wheat during current wheat procurement drive in Faisalabad division.

Punjab Livestock launches 2nd phase of up-gradation of Livestock

The Punjab government has launched second phase of up-gradation of Livestock for increasing milk and meat production in the country.

FFC didn't increase fertiliser price: spokesperson

The Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) Faisalabad Region spokesperson has contradicted a news item published in different dailies about increase in prices of fertiliser brands 'Sona Urea' and clarified that price of Sona Urea Prilled is Rs 1500 per bag and Sona Urea Granular is Rs 1511 per bag in open market.

Cuba interested in Belarusian forestry practices

Cuba is interested in the Belarusian experience of forest management and sees a great potential for cooperation with Belarusian forestry enterprises.

UK-funded Karandaaz investments in healthcare and agriculture expected to generate 900 jobs

The UK-funded Karandaaz will triple the impact of a leading health diagnostic service provider and set up a unique warehouse for agricultural produce in Punjab

Wheat production decreasing due to negative changes in climate conditions

Ministry of Climate Change Monday said the wheat production has decreased due to negative changes in climate conditions.