As the plants need another 15-20 days to mature, the farmers are being forced to make difficult decisionsSana Ullah Sanu Farmers in the flood-affected areas of Lakshmipur and Noakhali are up against severe challenges as much of their Aman rice crops are immature. By mid-January, the Aman rice is typically harvested, but this year hundreds […]
Caroline Allen. There is real concern that national levels of organic farming, while increasing within the last few years, still lag behind our European counterparts. That is according to Ingrid Foley, one of the coordinators at the Organic Centre, Leitrim, who teaches on the pioneering full-time Level 5 course. While Ireland has increased its agricultural […]
Synopsis The Centre lowers the reserve price of FCI rice under OMSS by Rs 550 per quintal to Rs 2,250 for states and ethanol producers to support food security and boost sales. State governments, state-run corporations, and ethanol distilleries can purchase at reduced rates, while private traders continue to pay the previous price. New Delhi: […]
Counsellor highlights potential for rice, textiles, cement, fruits in Maltese market. Ehtesham Muft. KARACHI: The federal government has appointed Zia Noor as Pakistan’s Honorary Investment Counsellor in Malta, aiming to increase the country’s export footprint in non-traditional markets. As a member state of the European Union, Malta offers significant potential for Pakistani products. Speaking exclusively […]
