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Unlocking US Soy’s Growth in Pakistan: A Conversation with Scott Gaffner and Jim Sutter

As global agricultural markets adjust to shifting trade flows, evolving sustainability scrutiny, and rising protein...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 06:43am

Markets

CBOT grains, oilseeds extend gains as cold weather hits US

CHICAGO: Chicago grain and oilseed futures rose on Friday as severe cold in the US and other areas of the world...

Published 25 Jan, 2026 06:01am

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From Import Substitution to Agro-Efficiency: Rethinking Pakistan’s Oilseed Strategy

Shakil Ashfaq Chief Executive, EVA Foods (Private) Limited

Published 10 Jan, 2026 07:54am

World

India’s ethanol drive imperils its push for edible oil self-sufficiency

NASHIK: India’s drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds,...

Published 12 Aug, 2025 12:48pm

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Seed Council approves 38 new varieties in KP

PESHAWAR: The Provincial Seed Council in its meeting has approved 38 new varieties of fruits, vegetables, oilseeds,...

Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:49am

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s industry celebrates the return of US soybeans

KARACHI: After more than two years, Pakistan proudly celebrated the arrival of US Soybeans in a ceremony held at...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:18am

Markets

EU wheat steady as Saudi tender awaited, rapeseed at near 2-year high

PARIS: Euronext wheat edged up on Friday, supported by weakness in the euro as traders awaited results from a Saudi...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 02:50am

Markets

EU wheat ends week higher

PARIS: Benchmark wheat prices on Euronext edged up on Friday to post a weekly gain as short-covering after recent...

Published 08 Sep, 2024 02:42am

Markets

UGA cuts Ukraine 2024 grain, oilseeds crop forecast

KYIV: Ukrainian grain traders union UGA cut Ukraine’s 2024 combined grain and oilseeds crop forecast by 2.8 ...

Published 01 Aug, 2024 06:06am

Markets

Indian farmers rush to plant summer crops as monsoon revives

MUMBAI: Indian farmers have accelerated the planting of summer-sown crops, such as paddy, soybean, cotton, and corn,...

Published 17 Jul, 2024 02:42am

Markets

Chicago soybean futures lower

CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures on Wednesday hovered above four-year lows as a strengthening dollar made US ...

Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:24am

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Starving for the Truth: The GMO Oilseeds Quandary

Shakil Ashfaq

Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:38am

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Edible oil industry urged to create joint fund for growing more oilseeds

KARACHI: Renowned businessman and Chairman Westbury Group M Bashir Janmohammed has urged the edible oil industry to...

Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:38am

Markets

Malaysian palm oil futures higher

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Thursday for a sixth straight session, with gains in rival oils...

Published 12 Jan, 2024 03:06am

BR Research

The myth of self sufficiency

Earlier this week, a widely circulated news report, including in this newspaper, indicated that the federal...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 08:41am

Markets

Wheat cultivation in Punjab: Faisalabad Division secures the top position

LAHORE: “Faisalabad Division secured highest position last year in the Punjab province by achieving average per...

Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am

Business & Finance

‘Pakistan needs to invite all reputable multinational seed cos’

LAHORE: Pakistan needs to invite all the reputable multinational seed companies with cutting-edge technologies and a...

Published 11 Sep, 2023 07:14am

Markets

Ukraine 2023 harvest at over 33m metric tons

KYIV: Ukraine, a global leading grain grower, has harvested more than 33 million metric tons of grain and oilseeds ...

Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am

Markets

India’s rice area grows on higher prices, cotton sowing lags

MUMBAI: Indian farmers have planted 39.8 million hectares (98.3 million acres) with rice, up 3.7% on the same period...

Published 03 Sep, 2023 02:59am

BR Research

GM-free poultry: empty pockets, lofty goals

According to weekly SPI data by PBS, national average price of farm eggs breached Rs 260 per dozen in retail markets...

Updated 27 Jul, 2023 04:18pm

Markets

Funds sell CBOT corn, soybeans amid surprising US acreage report

NAPERVILLE, (Illinois): The US government’s June survey delivered shocking corn and soybean acreage figures in the...

Published 11 Jul, 2023 06:08am

Markets

Funds spooked out of CBOT shorts by parched US corn, soy crops

NAPERVILLE, (Illinois): Speculators were forced to abandon more short positions in Chicago grains and oilseeds last...

Published 27 Jun, 2023 06:15am

BR Research

For the love of samosas?

In a year of economic gloom and doom, Pakistan is all set to increase its edible oil imports by almost 10 percent...

Published 21 Jun, 2023 09:46am

Markets

Palm oil falls to new low on weaker rival oils

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures plunged for a third session on Wednesday and hit a new low due to weaker rival...

Published 01 Jun, 2023 03:34am

Markets

Palm oil falls on weaker rival oils

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures slid on Monday after three straight sessions of gains due to weakness in rival...

Published 30 May, 2023 03:37am

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20pc customs duty, RD on import of edible oils, oilseeds proposed

ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed 20 percent customs duty and regulatory duty on the import of edible oils and...

Updated 04 May, 2023 09:13am

Markets

ICE canola futures up

WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Monday for a third straight session, lifted by short-covering and...

Published 29 Mar, 2023 06:27am

Business & Finance

APSEA seeks immediate release of oilseed cargoes

KARACHI: All Pakistan Solvent Extractors’ Association (APSEA) has requested the government and the minister for...

Published 29 Nov, 2022 07:03am

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Edible oil, ghee market dependent on imported palm oil: CCP

ISLAMABAD: The edible oil and ghee market of Pakistan is highly dependent on imported palm oil, which is 100 percent...

Updated 19 Oct, 2022 09:45am

Markets

Ukraine says grain on ships in blocked Black Sea ports may deteriorate

KYIV: Around 1.25 million tonnes of grains and oilseeds are still on commercial vessels blocked in Ukrainian ...

Published 16 Apr, 2022 04:10am