Modern Irrigation Saves Water for KP Farmers

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are reducing water consumption and improving crop productivity by adopting modern soil moisture sensor technology, according to officials involved in the initiative. The sensors have been installed at the Tarnab Research Farm and in selected areas of Charsadda and Mansehra, providing real-time data to guide irrigation decisions. Officials said the technology…

    Pakistan, Philippines Explore Expanded Rice Trade

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held an important meeting with Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan, on the special directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with a focus on enhancing Pakistan’s rice exports to the Philippine market. During the meeting, the Commerce Minister conveyed the Prime Minister’s keen interest…

    Wheat sowing on track as stocks remain sufficient: minister

    By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025

    Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired 2nd  meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review the wheat sowing progress for Rabi 2025–26, current wheat stock position, and implementation mechanisms under the INWP. During the meeting, all provinces have been advised to constitute Provincial Implementation Units to ensure…

    CCP flags deep flaws in Pakistan pesticide market

    By Aftab Ahmed | December 20, 2025

    A detailed policy report issued by the Competition Commission of Pakistan has warned that Pakistan’s pesticide sector remains structurally weak, poorly regulated, and insufficiently competitive, despite the presence of multiple firms and extensive product availability. The Commission said the market shows the outward appearance of competition but fails to deliver efficiency, innovation, or fair outcomes…

    Check Out the Kisan Card Winner List 2025: Find Your Name Online

    By Salman Khan | November 11, 2025

    Punjab has made it easier than ever for farmers to check the Kisan Card Winner List 2025. The entire process is digital, eliminating the need to visit any government office. Farmers can visit the official portal — agripunjab.gov.pk — to see if their name appears among the winners of Phase 3 of the Chief Minister…

    Syngenta Pakistan Revives Hope for Flood-Affected Farmers in Punjab

    By Salman Khan | November 5, 2025

    In response to the devastating floods that struck Punjab’s fertile lands, Syngenta Pakistan has launched a major CSR initiative to help affected farmers rebuild their livelihoods across Multan and Sahiwal divisions. Committed to sustainability and rural prosperity, Syngenta Pakistan has pledged PKR 50million worth of crop protection products and vegetable seeds for flood-affected farmers. In…

    Provinces Revert Agri Tax Ahead of IMF Tranche Approval

    By Salman Khan | October 30, 2025

    Punjab and Sindh have reinstated previous agricultural income tax rates as a temporary relief measure for flood-affected farmers, officials confirmed on Thursday. The decision was announced shortly before the IMF Executive Board meeting, where Pakistan’s next loan tranche is expected to receive formal approval soon. The restored tax structure will remain applicable from January 1…

    Pakistan sets 29.7M ton wheat target for Rabi 2025–26

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 24, 2025

    FCA fixes crop targets, reviews strong Kharif output and credit disbursements. Pakistan has set a wheat production target of 29.678 million tons for the Rabi season 2025–26 over an area of 9.648 million hectares, the Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) announced following a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research…

    Punjab Unveils Interest-Free Loans for Farmers

    By Salman Khan | October 10, 2025

    Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a High-Tech Farm Mechanisation Financing Programme Portal to modernise Punjab agriculture and boost the province rural economy. The portal enables farmers, service providers, and agricultural companies to apply for interest free loans of up to Rs30 million for modern farming machinery. According to the provincial agriculture secretary,…

    Farmers To Face 8% Water Shortage for Rabi Crop 2025 Amid Floods

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | October 7, 2025

    Despite heavy floods, the country will be facing 8 percent water shortage for Rabi Crops 2025. IRSA Advisory Committee (IAC) on Tuesday has approved the water availability for Rabi crop 2025 with 8% system shortage. IRSA advisory committee held a meeting to approve the Anticipated Water Availability Criteria for Rabi from Oct 2025 to March…