Khalid Saeed Wattoo

Reviving a dwindling cotton crop

Reviving a dwindling cotton crop

Cotton revival will remain a pipe dream unless farmers’ earnings match or exceed those of alternative crops. Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:08am
Farm food safety — tackling  the root

Farm food safety — tackling the root

Issues stem from the indiscriminate use of pesticides — often involving unnecessary and unapproved agrochemicals applied in excessive quantities. Published 24 Feb, 2025 07:18am
Wheat — an end to federal crutches

Wheat — an end to federal crutches

An end to support prices raises concerns that a few well-capitalised players could manipulate the sector to maximise their profits. Updated 18 Feb, 2025 10:15am
Balancing the crop and water equation

Balancing the crop and water equation

Alarmingly, Pakistan’s evolving cropping patterns are increasingly dominated by water-intensive crops, particularly rice and sugarcane. Updated 10 Feb, 2025 10:30am
Reimagining  rural growth

Reimagining rural growth

Pakistan’s current rural landscape necessitates the launching of a new OVOP-inspired initiative centred on agricultural products. Updated 03 Feb, 2025 09:54am