Govt eyes $10bn rice exports, assures support to exporters
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged rice exporters to set an ambitious target of $10 billion in rice exports and assured them of full support…
Pakistan moves to align trade, climate policies to strengthen food supply chain
Govt, industry flag affordability, logistics gaps; push climate-smart agriculture, efficient transport systems Pakistan is working to align its trade and climate policies to improve the resilience and efficiency of its…
World Bank develops roadmap to modernise wheat sector in Pakistan
• Move aims to stimulate private sector investment and redirect resources• Paper says Pakistan must close its yield gap through better seed systems, balanced fertiliser use and efficient water management•…
Pakistan: Agritech Urea Plant Set to Resume Operations
Agritech Limited has announced that gas supply to its urea plant has been restored, allowing the company to resume operations. In a disclosure to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company…
Growers urge cooperative farming to boost agriculture, food security
Progressive growers have pleaded for cooperative farming with a view to fostering the agriculture sector, ensuring food security, adopting technology and above all supporting small growers and generating more employment.…
FSC&RD-NSDRA merger approved under the Ministry of MNFS&R
The federal government has decided to merge the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department (FSC&RD) with the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority (NSDRA), to be housed under the Ministry…