Pakistan’s rice Archives - Page 12 of 33

20
Jun

Syngenta launches new generation insecticide for rice farmers

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June 19, 2025 (MLN): Syngenta Pakistan has officially introduced Incipio 200 SC, a next-generation foliar spray insecticide powered by advanced Plinazolin® technology, during a high-profile launch event held in Daska. Held under the theme “Incipio Barhaye Pakistan Ka Khazana”, the event brought together agricultural leaders, members of the media, and local rice growers to mark […]

19
Jun

“Jacobabad Becomes World’s Hottest Place with 50.4°C Recorded After Midnight”

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Record-Breaking Nighttime Heat Jacobabad, a city in Pakistan’s Sindh province, has once again made global headlines by becoming the hottest place on Earth, recording a scorching 50.4°C temperature after midnight. This is one of the most extreme nighttime temperatures ever documented, highlighting the intensifying severity of climate conditions. Here is the full list of the […]

19
Jun

Syngenta launches new foliar spray insecticide for Pakistan’s rice farmers

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Siddiqi Syngenta Pakistan has officially launched Incipio 200 SC, a next-generation foliar spray insecticide powered by cutting-edge Plinazolin® technology, at a high-profile event in Daska. Themed “Incipio Barhaye Pakistan Ka Khazana”, the event brought together agricultural leaders, media, and local rice growers to mark the arrival of a globally recognized crop protection solution in Pakistan. […]

17
Jun

Pakistan’s Kharif crops hit as India tightens grip on Indus, water flow drops nearly 17%

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Indus Water Treaty suspension: The water shortage follows India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. Written by FE Online India-Pakistan crisis: Amid India’s stance that “blood and water cannot flow together,” the flow of Indus River water to Pakistan’s […]

16
Jun

Basmati exporters grapple with Iran conflict; Pakistan benefits via barter trade

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Vibhor Mohan Chandigarh: Rising tensions between Iran and Israel have cast a long shadow over India’s basmati rice exports, with exporters warning that any disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could cripple trade with Gulf countries and hand long-term strategic advantage to Pakistan. At the heart of the concern is the possible closure […]

08
Jun

Farmers Incur Rs. 2.2 Trillion Loss in Just One Year.

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By Business Desk. The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has warned that farmers have incurred Rs. 2,200 billion in wheat-related losses from May 2024 to May 2025. This loss amounts to 23.15 percent of the crop sector’s Rs. 9,500 billion contribution to the national GDP in FY24. The collapse has severely reduced farmers’ purchasing power and […]

07
Jun

Agricultural sector teetering on the brink, warn stakeholders

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Amjad Mahmood. • Pin high hopes for a major relief in upcoming budget• Wheat growers alone suffer Rs2.2tr losses since May 2024 LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has issued a stark warning regarding an escalating agricultural crisis that has gripped the nation since May 2024, resulting in unprecedented financial losses for farmers and a […]

06
Jun

Punjab explores ways to increase rice production, exports

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By Our Correspondent LAHORE:Punjab has initiated a process of exploring ways to increase rice production and exports. Rice is cultivated at around six million acres of land in Punjab annually in Kharif season. Several practical initiatives to increase rice exports are being undertaken by Punjab Agriculture Department, said Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo while […]

04
Jun

Operation Basmati

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Simply Haryana: India, Pakistan vying for Gulf market. Parveen Arora/ Tribune News Service India and Pakistan are now bracing up for ‘Operation Basmati’, in the wake of Operation Sindoor. In the weeks to come, the estranged neighbours are expected to vie for the highly competitive basmati export, especially in the Gulf region. Industry insiders are […]

04
Jun

NA Body Calls for Stronger Oversight to Prevent Disruptions in Rice Exports

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By Associated Press of Pakistan. The Standing Committee on Commerce Tuesday called for enhanced administrative oversight by the Department of Plant Protection to prevent recurring disruptions in Pakistan’s rice exports, a vital sector of the country’s agricultural economy. According to press release issued by National Assembly Secretariat, the meeting was chaired by Muhammad Jawed Hanif […]

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