Pakistan and China took another step forward in strengthening bilateral agricultural cooperation as Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, visited Shouguang city in Shandong province to participate in the 27th China (Shouguang) International Vegetable Science & Technology Expo. Shouguang, widely known as China’s “Hometown of Vegetables,” hosted this year’s Expo with Pakistan designated as the […]
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Pakistan’s agricultural professionals advance skills in seed technology in China
Pakistan is significantly enhancing its agricultural modernization efforts by deploying 1,000 specialists to China for specialized training, a key initiative under the diplomatic commitment of both nations’ leaders, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Thursday. The multi-phase program, designed to cultivate expertise in advanced agricultural technologies, biotechnology and sustainable practices, has already seen around 700 […]
Transforming Pakistan’s agricultural future
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing a substantial share to the GDP and providing livelihoods to millions across the country. At the heart of this sector lies irrigation, the lifeline that determines crop yields. Yet, farmers today face mounting challenges. Rising energy costs, unreliable electricity, and dependence on diesel have created […]
Govt announces multiple relief measures for livestock, poultry and agricultural
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin has said that agriculture, livestock and poultry are a major source of GDP, and both livestock and poultry are less organized and informal sectors formed an essential component of food supply. In his budget speech, he said that the government was striving to strengthen these sectors. He also said […]