CAADP Private Sector Meeting Lusaka, Zambia The African Union Commission (AUC) in close collaboration with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency and the Pan African Agribusiness and Agro Industry Consortium (PANAAC) are convening the CAADP technical meeting on strengthening the engagement of African private sector in unlocking investment to Agricultural development within the CAADP framework, scheduled to […]
Russia bans Pakistani agri products Russia has imposed a ban on the import of all agriculture products from Pakistan with immediate effect for an indefinite period, an exporter of fruits and vegetables said on Tuesday.
Pakistan can easily expand agricultural exports Pakistan can easily expand its agricultural exports by meeting international standards. We are an agrarian society and agriculture is our backbone. 22% of national GDP’s share comes from agriculture and Punjab is sharing 70 % for this national growth.
Solar energy is the way to go for Pakistan: Speakers Pakistan is blessed with the seasons where the sun shines throughout the year and this is why the potential of solar energy in the country is massive. This was the message given by the speakers at the inaugural session of three-day International Conference on Renewable […]
Russia bans Pakistani agri products Russia has imposed a ban on the import of all agriculture products from Pakistan with immediate effect for an indefinite period, an exporter of fruits and vegetables said on Tuesday. “According to a Russian notification, Pakistan has violated quarantine rules that may give birth to some agricultural diseases in Russia,” […]
The battle for Pakistan’s agriculture The first battle never really took off even after 66 years – restoring unduly appropriated land to the tiller – and a second more destructive and far-reaching battle is already upon us. Monoculture killed three-fourths of global biodiversity and soils: GM can only hasten extinction.
Sustainable Farming and Green Techniques and the Community The Farm to Table mission statement comes full circle with fresh vegetables grown on Perry Raso’s own vegetable farm on Potter Pond in Matunuck, RI. The property was originally owned by Captain John Potter in the 18th century, where a vegetable farm was operated and used for trade.
Low Tunnel Hoop Benders Extend the growing season for cold-hardy crops with a very late season harvest or overwinter them for earliest possible Spring harvest. These units quickly creates low tunnel hoops out of galvanized electrical conduit (EMT) to withstand brutal fall winds and heavy winter snow loads. 1/2″ conduit is recommended for most applications, […]
Growers seek export of surplus sugar ahead of crushing season The government must allow export of surplus sugar before the commencement of next crushing season to enable the mill owners to clear the dues of farmers as well as purchase sugarcane at a reasonable price, said officials and growers’ representative. The mills would not need […]
Declining fertiliser usage hurting agriculture output The reduced application of urea for the important food crops could badly hurt the output of these crops that could lead to food security in the country. Due to rising input cost for planting the most important crops from agriculture economy and food security point of view, country’s wheat […]
Government committed to resolving poultry industry issues Government is committed to resolve the issues of poultry industry and enhance export of Halal processed food to Muslim countries as poultry sector can play an important role in uplifting of our economy,” MNA Hamza Shahbaz Sharif said this while inaugurating Pakistan Poultry Expo IPEX 2013 in Lahore […]
Huge cut in Basmati rice exports feared: international buyers lose trust in QRC certification International buyers have lost trust over Quality Review Committee (QRC) certifications, as the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan’s move to take control of QRC from Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) has opened a new door of bureaucratic corruption, leading to […]
The Ministry of Finance has released Rs 1.5 billion to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) for payment of salaries and procurement of raw material The Ministry of Finance has released Rs 1.5 billion to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) for payment of salaries and procurement of raw material, it is learnt. Presently, PSM is facing a serious […]
PAD’s advice about canola sowing Punjab Agricul-ture Department (PAD) has said that best suitable time for canola sowing in the province is from September 20 to October 31, and farmers from Central and Southern Punjab should start canola sowing from October 01. This has been stated in an advisory issued to the canola growers by […]
Olive to be cultivated on 3,750 acres land: PARC Through the olive plantation, 1,300 acres marginal land has been brought under olive cultivation and further 3,750 acres will be utilised in three years. In addition to this, Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) has been conducting surveys all across the country to identify further land for […]
Sugar mills to get incentives hitherto available to IPPs: draft cogeneration policy readied The federal government has drafted a new co-generation policy for sugar mills, according to which all fiscal and financial incentives that are available to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) will be offered to mills, well-informed sources in PPIB told Business Recorder.
Edibles’ prices: Low income group hit hard by hike Recent increase in the price of flour ,along with increase in oil prices, power tariff and gas charges , is taking toll on the quality and quantity of Tandoori roti and chapatti, leaving the resident of the city to reconsider its role in their daily lives. […]
FAO, UNDP to become member of MAB committee Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and UNDP would be made member of the National Man and Biosphere (MAB) Committee for greater collaboration with the international stakeholders and local communities. It was decided in the meeting of Federal Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid with UNDP Assistant […]
Tunnel to growth — High tunnels produce bountiful results The short nails and calloused hands of Sterling resident Don Adams are an indication he is familiar with hard work. For him, an enjoyable weekend is spent feeling dirt sift through his fingers while tending to his crops. The result of his hard work, and a little […]
IDB to assist Punjab government in agriculture projects Islamic Development Bank (IDB) will provide assistance to Punjab government for different proposed projects for value addition in vegetable and fruits. This was disclosed in a meeting between the Secretary Agriculture Punjab Dr Ijaz Munir and a delegation of the Islamic Development Bank, said a spokesman of […]