Lack of government intervention in the coming year exposes wheat to a series of issues, including artificial price manipulation.
Updated30 Jun, 202509:14am
Over the past three years, the cost of agricultural production in Pakistan has surged due to sharp increases in price of inputs.
Updated23 Jun, 202509:46am
Experts argue against agriculture taxation measures even as the government is reportedly considering revisions that could further burden farmers.
Updated10 Jun, 202511:13am
With rising mechanisation in agriculture and a slow-growing industrial sector, the wave of rural workers’ displacement may rise
Published02 Jun, 202508:16am
The persistent lack of strategic planning and a weak government investment and development strategy to strengthen agro-process
Published26 May, 202506:05am
An end to government subsidies paired with importing value-added goods is pushing farmers to switch towards low value-added crops.
Published24 Mar, 202507:03am
Issues stem from the indiscriminate use of pesticides — often involving unnecessary and unapproved agrochemicals applied in excessive quantities.
Published24 Feb, 202507:18am
An end to support prices raises concerns that a few well-capitalised players could manipulate the sector to maximise their profits.
Updated18 Feb, 202510:15am
Pakistan’s current rural landscape necessitates the launching of a new OVOP-inspired initiative centred on agricultural products.
Updated03 Feb, 202509:54am
The current exploitative channels assume total price control often leaving farmers with less than 25pc of consumer prices.
Published20 Jan, 202506:20am
Food fortification could help low-income individuals at risk of serious long-term health issues due to nutrient-poor diets.
Published06 Jan, 202505:46am
