Indian rice prices climb on higher demand MUMBAI/HANOI /BANGKOK/DHAKA: Prices of rice shipped from top exporter India edged up this week on an uptick in... Published 18 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Business & Finance Govt urged to notify revised power tariff for tube wells KARACHI: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) has demanded from the Power Division to notify the revised tariff of Rs 13... Published 16 Nov, 2022 05:50am
Pakistan Sowing season in Punjab: Farmers urged to use wheat seeds of approved varieties LAHORE: “Farmers should cultivate seeds of approved varieties of wheat on maximum area to achieve the production... Published 15 Nov, 2022 07:46am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Agri package under focus “This is really what sacrificing one’s political capital by taking economically extremely challenging conditions... Published 15 Nov, 2022 05:52am
Pakistan Alkhidmat provides fertilisers, seeds to flood-hit farmers KARACHI: Farmers adversely affected by floods have received assistance under the “Farmer Rehabilitation... Published 11 Nov, 2022 07:13am
Markets Vietnam coffee supplies rise HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam’s coffee supplies built up this week as farmers started to pick beans but trading... Published 11 Nov, 2022 05:54am
World Gates Foundation gives $1.4bn climate help to smallholder farmers SHARM EL-SHEIKH, (Egypt): The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $1.4 billion to help smallholder... Published 08 Nov, 2022 05:57am
Pakistan Farmers advised to cultivate wheat in arid areas MULTAN: The Punjab Agriculture Department, just before the start of wheat cultivation, has urged farmers to ... Published 07 Nov, 2022 05:49am
Markets Asia Coffee: traders await new beans in Vietnam, prices rise in Indonesia HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Domestic prices in Vietnam narrowed this week on muted trade, with buyers waiting for fresh... Published 06 Nov, 2022 03:44am
Opinion PM’s package for farmers According to media reports, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a special financial package to promote... Published 05 Nov, 2022 05:53am
Pakistan Govt urged to ensure full benefits of package reach farmers LAHORE: Welcoming the “Kissan Package” announced by the federal government, representatives of different... Published 02 Nov, 2022 04:37am
Pakistan PM Shehbaz unveils relief package for agriculture sector 'Kissan Package' aims to uplift small farmers Loan portfolio for farmers enhanced, import of used tractors allowed Updated 31 Oct, 2022 08:55pm
Pakistan Cotton varieties with high productivity will be available: minister LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture Hussain Jahania Gardezi has said that the establishment of Cotton Research... Published 31 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan Farmers warned against putting stubble afire LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has once again warned the farmers not to set fire stubbles of their... Published 27 Oct, 2022 07:06am
Pakistan Use of better seed varieties stressed to bring a ‘green revolution’ LAHORE: Pakistan needs to formulate an agricultural policy through consultation of all stakeholders such as ... Published 23 Oct, 2022 03:21am
Print Procurement for flood-hit farmers: Govt to bear half the cost of wheat National Disaster Management Authority to play the lead role in the procurement and transportation of wheat Updated 23 Oct, 2022 01:29pm
Markets Punjab sets production target of wheat at 21MMT LAHORE: The Punjab province has set wheat cultivation target for the current season at 16.5 million acres of land... Published 21 Oct, 2022 05:57am
Pakistan TIKA, SAUT will provide free wheat seeds to poor farmers HYDERABAD: The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of ... Published 19 Oct, 2022 07:05am
Pakistan Climate change, water importance ‘Community-based organisations must be contacted to create awareness among farmers’ KARACHI: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Vice President Jahan Ara Wattoo has said that the community-based... Published 19 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Pakistan Punjab govt decides to stop playing tricks with LHC on smog LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to stop playing tricks with the Lahore High Court (LHC) on smog and ... Published 15 Oct, 2022 05:38am
Markets Asia Coffee: Vietnam braces for heavy rains HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam’s Central Highlands is expected to face heavy rains this week that may disrupt ... Published 14 Oct, 2022 03:39am
Print ECC sharpens its focus on winter wheat crop Output costs for 2 categories of farmers unveiled Updated 13 Oct, 2022 09:54am
Pakistan Farmers have quick, easy access to quality seeds: Punjab minister LAHORE: Punjab Seed Corporation is playing a key role in providing quality and cheap seeds to the farmers. There is ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Pakistan Farmers end 7-day sit-in after govt vows to announce package ISLAMABAD: Farmers on Tuesday ended their seven-day long sit-in after Interior Minister Rana Sanullah announced that... Updated 05 Oct, 2022 10:10am
Pakistan Farmers continue protest after their meeting with PM cancelled ISLAMABAD: Farmers continued their sit-in at the heart of the metropolis after their possible meeting with Prime... Updated 05 Oct, 2022 12:55am
Pakistan Farmers threaten to block roads across country ISLAMABAD: Farmers led by the Kissan Ittehad staging a protest sit-in in Islamabad have threatened the government of... Published 03 Oct, 2022 05:52am
Pakistan Farmers’ protest unjustified as demand about power bills has been accepted: Rana ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanullah on Saturday said that the government is taking seriously the legitimate... Published 02 Oct, 2022 05:48am
Pakistan Farmers continue sit-in as talks with govt remain inconclusive ISLAMABAD: The protesting farmers continued their sit-in for the second day after their talks with the government... Published 30 Sep, 2022 05:52am
Pakistan Farmers stage sit-in, call for cut in fertiliser price, power tariff ISLAMABAD: A large number of farmers led by Kissan Ittehad Pakistan (KIP) on Wednesday staged a sit-in and demanded... Published 29 Sep, 2022 05:54am
Markets Incentives for wheat growers on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government is preparing a special incentives package for wheat growers in flood-hit areas aiming at... Published 28 Sep, 2022 07:40am
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