Talking to PAGE, Nasib Ahmed Saifi, Chairman, All Pakistan Meat Exporters & Processors Association said that the industry plays two…
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Livestock, fisheries, and forestry growth highlight agriculture’s role in economic resilience and sustainability The Government of Pakistan announced that the…
Gross Domestic Product Of Pakistan (at constant basic prices of 2015-16) (Rs. Million) S. No Sector/Industry 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24…
A comprehensive blue economy policy can unlock Pakistan’s marine potential, boosting agriculture, trade, and coastal resilience Agriculture and blue economy…
Year of progress and challenges in transforming agri-food systems The year 2024 witnessed significant strides in the realm of food…
Uncertified seeds, waterlogging, postharvest losses and policy failures: Challenges undermining Pakistan’s agricultural potential Ever since Pakistan appeared on world map,…
Agriculture sector provides basic source of food for the entire population. Food provides nutrition to the human body; perform many…
Investments in modern farming and processing technologies can transform red chili industry As a crop, red chili has a distinctive…
Tackling Pakistan’s Fast-Food Crisis: Healthier Choices, Corporate Responsibility, and Government Action Needed Interview with Syed Kashif Rafi — Registrar and…
OECD and FAO predict 13% rise in global cereal production by 2027 to meet population demand No doubt, agriculture can…
World Hunger By The Numbers 1. The world produces enough food to feed all of its 8 billion people, yet…
Agriculture holds a pivotal role in Pakistan’s economy and society, serving as a backbone for the livelihood of millions. This…
The impact of globalization on agriculture has been a subject of interest in recent years. Globalization has brought about significant…
Pakistan loses 40% of crops post-harvest, needs urgent policy reforms According to the ‘Food Waste Index Report 2024’ issued through…
Technology, modern infrastructure and farming tools to boost productivity Investment opportunities in Pakistan are often discussed with a heavy emphasis…
R&D helps overcome challenges through public-private partnership For the past half century, we have been hearing that agriculture is the…
Modern infrastructure and reformed policies can transform bumper crops into sustainable prosperity Pakistan has produced bumper crops of rice, maize…
The nexus between climate change, food and water insecurity in Pakistan Strategies for sustaining agriculture and ensuring water security in…
Farmers fight plummeting prices and procurement hurdles Tech investment, more partnerships likely boost Sindh’s agriculture Interview with Mr. Hakim Ali…
Agriculture Growth (Base=2015-16) (%) Sector 2021-22(R) 2022-23(P) Agriculture 4.27 1.55 1.Crops (i+ii+iii) 8.19 -2.49 i) Important Crops 5.41 -3.20 ii)…
Written By Greg Goodwin Director of Precision Conservation Management, Illinois Corn Growers Association John Stackhouse Senior Vice President, Office of…
Lahore Pakistan’s agricultural potential holds the key to ensuring food security, economic prosperity, and sustainable development. Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed…
As per the statistics released by the Government of Pakistan, agriculture sector, contributing 22.9 per cent in Gross Domestic Product…
Federal And Provincial Health Expenditure (Rs million) Fiscal Years Public Sector Expenditure (Federal + Provincial) Health Expenditure as % of…
Written By Will Brownlie, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology; Mark Maslin, UCL, and Peter Alexander, The University of Edinburgh…
Written By Iliass El Fali Managing Director, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability, Innovation, OCP Group With the global population expected to hit nearly…
Sustained macro-fiscal and structural reforms are crucial Regular evaluations and adjustments are essential Interview with Mr. Hakim Ali Jatoi —…
Quarterly Growth Rates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Constant Basic Prices (Seasonally Un-Adjusted-YOY) (%) Sector/ Industry FY 2022-23 FY24…
Written By Paul Winters Professor of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame This article is published in collaboration with The Conversation…
Written By Rémi Cardinael Researcher in Soil Science and Agronomy, CIRAD Armwell Lion Researcher in Agronomy, University of Zimbabwe Vira…
Fertilisers play a significant role in the growth and productiveness of crops. Fertilisers are an essential contributor towards the agriculture…
Written By Arushi Goel Specialist, Data Policy and Blockchain, C4IR India, World Economic Forum Sowmya Komaravolu Agtech Principal Consultant, PwC…
The current world population is 8.1 billion. By 2050, it is expected that the world’s population will grow to nearly…
To achieve zero hunger, all people must have cheap access to safe, wholesome, and nutrient-rich food Global climate change has…
Comprehensive strategy needed to address food security challenges Ensuring food security is now a challenge for Pakistan given its huge…
Land consolidation and seed technology could increase agricultural productivity in Pakistan The agriculture sector in Pakistan has significant potential for…
Food security remains a significant concern in Pakistan, a country with a population exceeding 240 million people. Despite its agricultural…
Pakistan has developed in the services and manufacturing sectors, but agriculture still remains one of the most significant components of…
Pakistan: Production Index Of Important Crops Fiscal Year Food crops Cash crop Fiber crop Wheat Maize Rice Sugarcane Cotton Base…
Written By Barath Raghavan Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California Michael Kantar Associate…
Agriculture contributes nearly one-fourth of the GDP of Pakistan. Over the years State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been increasing…
Written By Himanshu Gupta Chief Executive Officer, ClimateAI Climate change threatens food production worldwide, contributing to food price inflation, with those…
Achieving food security through sustainable agriculture has become an important goal in a society dealing with the simultaneous problems of…
Economic policy of pakistan Currently, Pakistan struggles with high food import costs and limited foreign exchange. Prioritizing the textiles and…
Agriculture plays a crucial role in the economies of least developing countries (LDC) like Pakistan. Pakistan’s economy is fundamentally based…
Stagnant economic status of rural poor responsible for food insecurity Among the developing countries, Pakistan is bracketed with countries having…
Pakistan’s Agriculture sector Potential: Opportunities Amid. Challenges Pakistan has one of the world’s most impressive agricultural systems but it has…
Global climate change has significant implications for agricultural production worldwide. It refers to long-term shifts in Earth’s climate patterns and…
Geo-strategic and geo-economical alliances between nations have been facilitated by the emergence of regional and global strategic movements around the…
Agriculture Growth In Pakistan (Base=2015-16) (%) Sector 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 P Agriculture 2.22 3.88 0.94 3.91 3.48…
The sector experts are of the consensus that the policy governing the automobile industry in Pakistan has remained ‘OEM centric’…
Supporting potential youth helps achieve SDGs The biggest challenge is to bridge the digital divide Interview with Dr. Amna Khan…
Food must make us feel good. And by making healthier and more mindful choices, food becomes a microcosm of society…
Interview with Ms. Natasha Haseeb — Analyst PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Natasha Haseeb: I am a News Anchor…
Pakistan is among the few developing countries which are experiencing adverse effects of climate change due to excessive use of…
In the backdrop of massive damages to agriculture by unprecedented floods caused by historic monsoon rains, the State Bank of…
PAGE: How would you comment on Pakistan’s rice processing sector? Abdul Rahim Janoo: Rice export trade is the second largest export…
Food and Agriculture Facts and Figures in Pakistan for 2021-2022 Area And Production Of Other Kharif And Rabi Crops In…
Written By Victoria Masterson Senior Writer, Formative Content Regenerative agriculture focuses on improving the health of soil, which has been degraded…
More than 1,100 people have died in Pakistan as a result of massive flash floods brought on by historic monsoon rains that…
Statistics showed that across Pakistan, the fruit and vegetable prices have shot up after flooding destroyed crops and disrupted supplies…
Written by David L. Chandler Writer, MIT News An estimated 50,000 tons of microplastics are intentionally added every year to…
In order to promote digitalization and encourage eco-friendly practices, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has developed online portal called…
Says the economic status of the Halal meat industry is very important Former Executive Committee Member LCCI, Chairman Halal Meat…
According to the Ministry of Pakistan, Government of Pakistan, agriculture sector during 2021-22 registered a remarkable growth of 4.40 percent…
Pakistan: Budget For The FY 2021-22 (Rs. in Billion) Resources Expenditure Tax Revenue (FBR) 5,829 A. Current 7,523 Interest Payments…
Written By James Lofty, Cardiff University; Pablo Ouro, University of Manchester, and Valentine Muhawenimana, Cardiff University Plastic particles smaller than…
There are different schools of thought regarding climate change. One of them believes that such change is solely a natural…
John Hammond, University of Reading and Yiorgos Gadanakis, University of Reading We are currently witnessing the beginning of a global…
Pakistan: No Poverty By 2030 Indicator Description Baseline Value/Year Latest Achievements Target 2030 1.1.1 Proportion of population below the international…
Trade In Pakistan (Million US $) Period Exports (BOP) Growth Rate Imports (BOP) Growth Rate Balance of Trade Value Cumulative…
Interview with Mr Anis Majeed – Chairman, Bombi’s Group PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your business please: ANIS…
Bumper wheat production is doable job Interest-free loan to farmers surely support economy and agri sector Interview with Mr Nadeem…
Since cotton is a major source of income for various rural laborers, including women, according to the experts, they want…
Pakistan: Export Receipts By Food Groups (Thousand US Dollar) Details Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 (R) May-21 (R) Jun-21 (R) Jul-21 Aug-21…
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Heavy rains and floods in China and Europe have recently dominated headlines around the globe. Most-affected was China’s Henan province,…
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Analysis of Economic Survey of Pakistan showed that agriculture is still the largest sector of the economy of Pakistan as…
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There is no denying the fact that Pakistan is an agrarian economy. Since more than 20 percent share in the…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] Malcolm Bennett, University of Nottingham; Bipin Pandey, University of Nottingham, and Sacha Mooney, University of…
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) is the largest fertilizer manufacturing and marketing company in Pakistan. It was incorporated on 08…
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Interview with Mr Nadeem Shah — a progressive farmer PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your contribution for the betterment…
Realising the potential of agriculture and taking cognizance of the issues related to agriculture sector, the present Government of Pakistan…