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
Justifying high AIT using the 1.12pc of large landlords controlling 22pc of Pakistan’s land risks overburdening agriculture.
Updated10 Dec, 202409:47am
Provincial ADPs focus on providing machinery, which farmers already possess, instead of focusing on the critical climate question
Published28 Oct, 202407:20am
The Fund is pushing Pakistan to end support price intervention as the system continues to put a burden on the public exchequer.
Updated23 Sep, 202410:12am
Farmers resort to in-situ burning due to a lack of effective and affordable residue management technologies, coupled with labour shortages.
Updated16 Sep, 202409:20am
An increase in Pakistan’s total cultivable area would be 8pc, which would be offset within three years due to the high population growth rate.
Updated09 Sep, 202409:28am
Due to its cost-effective harvest time, using sugar beet in conjunction with sugarcane would be an economical way to meet the country’s demand for the sweetener.
Published02 Sep, 202407:46am
