Stories by Aslam Memon

The future of agriculture now depends less on the size of farms and more on how effectively productivity is enhanced. Updated 08 Sep, 2025 12:29pm

Without transparent and inclusive reforms, Pakistan will remain trapped in a cycle of sugar surpluses on paper and shortages in reality. Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:11am

If current climate trends continue, Pakistan’s banana production could face severe declines, threatening food security, farmer livelihoods and regional fruit markets. Updated 14 Jul, 2025 09:22am

Poor water distribution leads to socioeconomic inequalities as smaller farmers struggle to produce high yields. Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:19am

The gap between certified seed demand and availability has consistently exceeded 50pc, lowering wheat yields, especially in Sindh. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:31am

Agricultural labour puts a huge strain on women, who are pushed to work longer hours without receiving equal compensation. Updated 14 Oct, 2024 08:43am

Post-harvest losses are about 20-30pc at different stages of operation, significantly reducing farmers’ marketable surplus. Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:06am

Financial incentives to purchase climate-smart inputs and capacity-building programmes could help increase profitability, productivity. Published 20 Mar, 2023 07:05am

Genetic resistance consistently shows as cost-effective while fungicides are costly and can have environmental, public health issues. Updated 06 Mar, 2023 11:14am