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
Justifying high AIT using the 1.12pc of large landlords controlling 22pc of Pakistan’s land risks overburdening agriculture.
Updated10 Dec, 202409:47am
High-efficiency irrigation systems in the country are limited to around 0.1pc of the total irrigated area due to farmer hesitation.
Updated25 Nov, 202409:57am
