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Agricultural trade comes to a halt at Pakistan’s ports after FIA arrests nine DPP inspectors over rice exports to the EU 

The issue arose when the Prime Minister gave orders for the arrest of the DPP officials over alleged mismanagement of Basmati exports to the European Union. By Ghulam Abbas ISLAMABAD: In a dramatic development, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) raided the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) headquarters in Karachi, arresting nine inspectors and effectively halting […]

Pakistan’s agricultural exports witness significant growth

By Web Desk. Pakistan’s agricultural exports are witnessing significant growth due to the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council. Pakistan has crossed an important milestone in commercial exports by exporting tractors to the East Africa. Recently, the first consignment of Pakistani tractors has reached the African country of Tanzania. Through the efforts of Pakistani […]

‘3R Model’ for farming to help curb PM2.5 in Thailand

WRITER: Post Reporters Thailand is looking to enhance farmers’ ability to rehabilitate land and replace some crops with alternative, high-value plants to tackle agricultural burning that causes PM2.5 dust pollution in lowland areas. The Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives and stakeholders from various international organisations in Thailand recently formed the “Friends of Thai Agriculture” […]

Fall in real prices of rice benefits consumers, hurts farmers

Real prices of rice have fallen in the decade from 2010 to 2020, benefiting consumers but generating lower real incomes for producers, according to a paper presented at an event in Dhaka yesterday. However, real prices of the staple food climbed in the years following the turn of the decade. Real prices are those which […]

Pakistan expands agricultural exports: Rice exports hit $4 billion

Pakistan’s agricultural exports are experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). In a major breakthrough, Pakistan has successfully entered the East African market by exporting tractors to Tanzania. The first consignment of Pakistani tractors was recently delivered, facilitated through a partnership with Kenya-Tanzania-based Masai Trekta Company, showcasing Pakistan’s […]

Rice exports increase from Kakinada port

It is pertinent to know that the rice exports were slightly affected following Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan’s visit to the Kakinada Anchorage Port to ascertain the facts behind the alleged PDS rice smuggling . KAKINADA: The rice exports from Kakinada Anchorage Port have gained pace in the last two days. According to Port […]

Vietnam’s rice exports reach a record high

By Lan Do Vietnam’s rice exports achieved a record-breaking $5.3 billion revenue in the first 11 months of the year, up 22.4% year-on-year and 10.8% against the whole 2023. This significant growth underscores the sector’s resilience and adaptability in the global market, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Businesses attributed this […]