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14th April, 2013
Targeting the farmers
In theory, the manifestos are comprehensive as far as agriculture is concerned. The implementation part is something that is making the stakeholders to, at best, adopt a wait-and-see approach.
In theory, the manifestos are comprehensive as far as agriculture is concerned. The implementation part is something that is making the stakeholders to, at best, adopt a wait-and-see approach.
9th January, 2013
Drought forces farmers to feed cacti to livestock
High temperatures and a severe drought take their toll on farming communities in north-eastern Brazil.
High temperatures and a severe drought take their toll on farming communities in north-eastern Brazil.
10th December, 2012
Farmers oppose MFN status for India
Painting a scary picture post-MFN scenario, farmers want Pakistan to calculate cost-benefit ratio before taking a decision.
Painting a scary picture post-MFN scenario, farmers want Pakistan to calculate cost-benefit ratio before taking a decision.
12th October, 2012
Victory for the Indian farmers
Thousands of poor farmers have ended their march to India’s capital after the government agreed to formulate a new reform policy, providing land rights to…
Thousands of poor farmers have ended their march to India’s capital after the government agreed to formulate a new reform policy, providing land rights to…
14th September, 2012
Farmers angry at counterterror tactic in Pakistan
''It's true that fertilizer is being used to make bombs, but the farmers are not the ones doing it, so why does the ban apply to us?''
''It's true that fertilizer is being used to make bombs, but the farmers are not the ones doing it, so why does the ban apply to us?''
31st August, 2012
Pakistani crop-pickers exposed to hazardous pesticides, study reveals
Farmers and their families remain exposed to harmful residues, which leads to infertility, still births and various other illnesses.
Farmers and their families remain exposed to harmful residues, which leads to infertility, still births and various other illnesses.
27th June, 2012
Rice exports to increase
By the close of current fiscal year, total exports of rice to the Chinese market is expected to reach 350,000 tons of which 95 per cent has already been achieved.
By the close of current fiscal year, total exports of rice to the Chinese market is expected to reach 350,000 tons of which 95 per cent has already been achieved.
20th June, 2012
Farm loans rise by 13pc
State Bank said that agricultural credit disbursement by banks surged by 13.1 per cent on year-on-year basis to Rs255 billion in the first 11 months.
State Bank said that agricultural credit disbursement by banks surged by 13.1 per cent on year-on-year basis to Rs255 billion in the first 11 months.
26th March, 2012
Decline in potato export
WITH Sri Lanka slapping import duty and the Central Asian market not needing because of its own good crop, these are trouble times for Pakistani potato.
WITH Sri Lanka slapping import duty and the Central Asian market not needing because of its own good crop, these are trouble times for Pakistani potato.
15th February, 2012
Khyber farmers demand waiver of loans
LANDI KOTAL, Feb 14: The farmers of Khyber Agency have demanded of the federal government to waive off their agricultural loans, awarded to them by Zarai Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL) prior to launch of Sept 2009 military
LANDI KOTAL, Feb 14: The farmers of Khyber Agency have demanded of the federal government to waive off their agricultural loans, awarded to them by Zarai Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL) prior to launch of Sept 2009 military
16th January, 2012
Cash crunch hits wheat sowing
FARMERS claim that a big number of them had to miss wheat sowing this season as they did not have enough money. Citing statistics to substantiate their claim,
FARMERS claim that a big number of them had to miss wheat sowing this season as they did not have enough money. Citing statistics to substantiate their claim,
1st December, 2011
Rice exports drop
KARACHI, Nov 30: The rice exports declined to 0.862 million tons during the first four months (July-October) of this fiscal year against 0.977 million tons in the corresponding period last year mainly due to persistent energy
KARACHI, Nov 30: The rice exports declined to 0.862 million tons during the first four months (July-October) of this fiscal year against 0.977 million tons in the corresponding period last year mainly due to persistent energy
24th November, 2011
US helps farmers get irrigation pumps
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23: The USAID Pakistan is helping farmers replace their outdated irrigation pumps with more efficient models to reduce
ISLAMABAD, Nov 23: The USAID Pakistan is helping farmers replace their outdated irrigation pumps with more efficient models to reduce
16th November, 2011
Snapshots from Nepal
From the arts to agriculture, photos encompassing the daily bustle in Nepal . -Photos by agencies…
From the arts to agriculture, photos encompassing the daily bustle in Nepal . -Photos by agencies…
18th October, 2011
Wheat seed grading facility for farmers
RAWALPINDI: With the start of Rabi season, the Punjab agricultural department has announced to offer cost-free wheat seed grading facility to farmers throughout the province.…
RAWALPINDI: With the start of Rabi season, the Punjab agricultural department has announced to offer cost-free wheat seed grading facility to farmers throughout the province.…
22nd September, 2011
Russia major market of local Kinno
ISLAMABAD: Russia and Ukraine have emerged as biggest markets for Pakistani kinno as exports to these countries have reached to 30 per cent of total…
ISLAMABAD: Russia and Ukraine have emerged as biggest markets for Pakistani kinno as exports to these countries have reached to 30 per cent of total…
5th September, 2011
Unaffordable soil testing
“I AM 70 and have never used the soil testing technology so far,” says Niaz Muhammad, a Swat-based farmer. “Such technologies are only for big…
“I AM 70 and have never used the soil testing technology so far,” says Niaz Muhammad, a Swat-based farmer. “Such technologies are only for big…
1st August, 2011
Improving farm extension services
ONLY about 20 per cent of farmers in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa use modern technology in agriculture. This is because either most of them have no money,…
ONLY about 20 per cent of farmers in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa use modern technology in agriculture. This is because either most of them have no money,…
27th July, 2011
Flood-hit farmers get compensation in Lower Dir
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakthunkhwa Government has started giving compensation to flood hit farmers and growers of Lower Dir district whose crops and animals were destroyed…
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakthunkhwa Government has started giving compensation to flood hit farmers and growers of Lower Dir district whose crops and animals were destroyed…
19th July, 2011
It’s that time of the year!
Monsoon rains have lashed Asia and will continue to do so till September. This month may cause hindrance in everyday life, but it is considered…
Monsoon rains have lashed Asia and will continue to do so till September. This month may cause hindrance in everyday life, but it is considered…
