LAHORE: The saviour of Pakistan’s economy for FY-24, the agriculture sector, only managed to attract Rs5 billion for the next fiscal year from the incumbent government. During his budget speech […]
PES 2023-24: Agriculture sector only saving grace in otherwise dismal year – SUCH TV
The strong 6.25pc expansion in the agriculture sector — said by the report to be the highest in 19 years — drove Pakistan’s GDP growth by an expected 2.38 per […]
IMF demands imposing tax on farm sector – SUCH TV
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded more tax collection from provinces and imposition of the agriculture tax. According to sources, the IMF has urged for imposition of tax on […]
Navigating compliance in wheat imports | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD: Wheat import, along with other agricultural commodities, falls under the regulation of the Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary (SPS) measures. The SPS Agreement, an international treaty under the World Trade Organisation […]
Relief for farmers and economy: IMD predicts above-normal monsoon this year | India News – Times of India
India’s monsoon season is crucial for the country’s agriculture and overall economy. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted above-normal rainfall for the core monsoon zone this season, which […]
Experts back soilless crop growing technique | The Express Tribune
KARACHI: Agricultural experts have underscored the importance of promoting hydroponics, a soilless technique, which can produce any crop in any season with less input and more return in comparison with […]
Here's how U.S. health officials are responding to bird flu in humans after second case
Cows are seen standing in a feedlot on June 14, 2023 in Quemado, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images U.S. health officials are monitoring and preparing to combat bird flu […]
‘Value addition reduces food waste’ | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE/KARACHI: Value addition has the potential to reduce raw food wastage in the country by 40% and trigger a revolution in the agriculture sector. It plays a vital role in […]
Rare human case of bird flu contracted in Texas following contact with dairy cattle
A rare human case of bird flu has been reported in Texas, after a person come into contact with cattle suspected of being infected. The announcement comes days after federal […]
Sindh farmers urge promotion of intercropping | The Express Tribune
KARACHI: Progressive growers and agriculture experts are advocating for promoting intercropping, one of the traditional farming systems, to boost the agro-ecosystem and ensure food security in Sindh, where there is […]