Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has hailed the Kisan Card programme as a transformative initiative for the province’s agricultural sector, saying it is helping farmers achieve greater financial independence and reducing their reliance on middlemen. Read More: Punjab issues guidance for lost or reissued Kisan Cards According to official figures, more than 832,000 farmers across Punjab […]
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KP govt announces direct wheat purchase from farmers market
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced to directly purchase 225,000 tons of wheat from local farmers during the current season. According to officials on Monday, the Primary objective of this policy is to guarantee fair compensation for farmers while stabilizing wheat and flour prices in the market. By eliminating middlemen, the government aims to […]
New wheat policy to directly benefit small farmers: Memon
Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the removal of wheat sale limits and the abolition of the five-bag per acre condition is a major decision that will directly benefit small farmers. In his statement, Sharjeel Inam Memon said that farmers will now be able to sell their produce at government centers without […]
Punjab CM announces diesel subsidy for farmers
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday announced a major relief package for farmers, particularly those cultivating wheat across the province, under which financial assistance will be provided to farmers owning up to 25 acres of land through a diesel subsidy. Under the initiative, a subsidy of Rs 150 per litre will be provided on […]
New wheat procurement policy formulated to protect farmers: Memon
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has said that the new wheat procurement policy of the Sindh government has been formulated in line with its broader vision. The policy aims to protect the interests of farmers. The decision to procure one million metric tons of wheat […]
30,000 tractors distributed among farmers within two years
The farmer-friendly and visionary initiatives of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif are beginning to transform the fortunes of farmers across the province. Under her directives, farmers are being supported through the distribution of green tractors, wheat and rice combine harvesters, super seeders, and other modern agricultural machinery. In a record achievement, 30,000 tractors have […]
‘Farmers in Punjab reaping benefits of new initiatives launched by CM’
Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, agriculture in Punjab is being transformed through modern initiatives aimed at facilitating farmers and increasing crop productivity. Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Punjab, several farmer-friendly initiatives have been launched, including deployment of agriculture interns, establishment of agriculture malls, construction of lined water channels, […]
Farmers urged to complete early cotton sowing by 31st
The Punjab agriculture department advised the farmers to accelerate early cotton cultivation in suitable districts, including Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan, to complete sowing by March 31 to ensure higher productivity and better crop management. According to a spokesman for the agriculture department, these districts offer favorable climatic and soil conditions for […]
Farmers urged to ensure off-season management before early cotton sowing
The agriculture experts urged farmers to strictly implement off-season management practices before sowing early cotton to protect the crop from the attack of pink bollworm which is a highly destructive pest that severely reduces yield and deteriorates cotton quality. A spokesperson for the Agriculture (Extension) department said that the off-season management of pink bollworm was […]
National Assembly’s Standing Committee urges govt to stabilise potato market amid crop crisis
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research on Thursday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene in the ongoing potato crop crisis and take measures to stabilise prices. Read More: NA committees present reports for first half of 2025 The committee, chaired by Syed Tariq Hussain, unanimously recommended sending a letter […]