Tag: #Agriculture
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Let her run the farm
This opinion article has been written by Ayla Qayyum. To quote Amartya Sen, “empowering women is key to building a future we want” (UNDP). In Pakistan, despite their extensive involvement in various agricultural activities, several barriers inhibit women farmers from operating inherited or transferred land. It is pertinent to sow the seeds of gender parity;…
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Cotton growers to be provided subsidy on seeds: Minister
LAHORE, Mar 15 (APP):Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi on Monday said this year cotton growers would be provided subsidy on seeds for 200,000 acres of land. He said this while presiding over a meeting of cotton planning committee here. He said that action plan 2021-22 should be implemented in an effective way to…
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Pakistan should adopt modern farming to advance its agriculture: Fawad Chaudhry
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Sunday said Pakistan had to adopt modern farming techniques to bring advancement in its agriculture sector. Talking to the media persons here regarding approval of the formation of Civil Drone Authority by the Prime Minister Imran Khan, the federal minister termed this initiative…
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Biotechnology Can Serve as Engine of Rural Economic Growth: Agriculture Minister
The Agriculture Minister says that biotechnology can serve as an engine of rural economic growth.
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Swiss approve Indonesia free trade deal
Geneva, March 7 (AFP/APP):Swiss voters on Sunday narrowly backed a free trade deal signed with Indonesia, opening up a vast potential market with the world’s fourth most populous country. Controversy surrounding the importation of Indonesian palm oil and its sustainability fuelled enough concern in Switzerland to trigger a public vote on the agreement. But the…
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Social Activist Peer Tehleel stands in solidarity with Indian Farmers
Six months on, farmers protest still going strong. Social Activist Peer Tehleel & Various youth show solidarity with farmers The farmers’ protest against the three farm laws have been garnering support from far and wide– not leaving behind the youth of the country. Such participation of the youth in a mass movement. Myanmar envoy urges…
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Production of agriculture would be increased from provision of electricity supply
QUETTA, Feb 24 (APP): Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai on Wednesday said the production of agriculture would be increased from provision of affordable along with subsidy of electricity supply on quality seeds and fertilizers to farmers in the province. He said such initiatives would help poor cultivators in getting more income from their farming despite steps…
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IRSA Releases 101,400 Cusecs Water
IRSA has released 101,400 cusecs of water.
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Islamia University of Bahawalpur strives to identify fruits of agricultural research
BAHAWALPUR, Feb 22 (APP): Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Engr. Prof. Dr Athar Mahboob has said that the Faculty of Agriculture, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is striving to identify the fruits of agricultural research directly to the farmers. According to the spokesman of the university Shahzad Ahmad, the Vice Chancellor expressed these views…
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Indian Farmers announce decision to intensify protests from February 23
Indian farmers have been protesting in three cities over the past two months against three new controversial agricultural laws. Farmers, who have been protesting for months against controversial agricultural laws in India, have announced the decision to intensify their protests from February 23rd to 27th. Police Kicks Off Crackdown Against Professional Beggars Pakistan Railways plays…