Agriculture News

Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) on Wednesday urged the government to procure wheat at favourable rates,and ensure that farmers were benefitted directly from subsidies, eliminating intermediaries such as middlemen and private entitie

On Wednesday, Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) pressed the government to secure wheat at advantageous rates and guarantee that farmers directly benefited from subsidies, bypassing intermediaries like middlemen and private entities.

Dr. Nafisa Shah, a lawmaker from PPPP, brought up the matter of wheat procurement and its pricing during the session. She called upon the government to offer support to farmers and create incentives for agriculturists. Underlining the crucial role of agriculture in the economy, she emphasized the urgent necessity to procure wheat at favorable rates to ease the burden on farmers.

Independent MNA Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj stressed that farmers should receive the full price of wheat, with subsidies directed exclusively towards them rather than intermediaries or other parties. He pointed out the current challenge of a lack of buyers for wheat and urged the government to send a clear message regarding wheat procurement. He advocated for the removal of middlemen and private entities from the process, proposing a rate of Rs. 3700 per 40 kilograms of wheat to support farmers.

MQM MNA Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hassan also underlined the importance of providing relief and subsidies directly to farmers. He asserted that the enhancement of the agricultural sector depends on facilitating farmers.

Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hassan lamented the existence of godowns in Sindh for 15 years, pointing out the government’s ongoing incurring of rental costs. Additionally, he highlighted the issue of wheat damage by rodents before distribution.

He advocated for farmers to harness the benefits of solar technology, subsidies, and other facilities to uplift the agriculture sector. Emphasizing the importance of implementing the National Food Security Policy to benefit farmers, he acknowledged the potential for future amendments.

Independent MNA Abdul Latif called for the removal of middlemen’s commissions in wheat purchases and urged the exposure of the mafia behind such practices. He demanded prompt responses from the relevant minister to lawmakers’ queries, emphasizing the need to prioritize the resolution of farmers’ issues.

PML-N legislator Begum Tehmina Daultana underscored the pivotal role of agriculture in uplifting the country, affirming the government’s dedication to strengthening the agricultural sector. She assured that relief measures for farmers would be prioritized in the budget, highlighting the current government’s sincere commitment to this cause.

Provincial Livestock Department, Poultry Cooperative Society (PCS) KP and Livestock Farmers Welfare Association (LFWA) announced to jointly hold Pak-International Poultry Expo 2024 from April 30 and May 1

The Provincial Livestock Department, along with the Poultry Cooperative Society (PCS) KP and the Livestock Farmers Welfare Association (LFWA), has announced their collaboration to organize the Pak-International Poultry Expo 2024. The event is scheduled to take place from April 30 to May 1.

A meeting was convened on Wednesday to discuss the arrangements for the expo. Chaired by Additional Secretary Livestock Fisheries, Asghar Ali, the meeting was attended by Deputy Secretary Livestock, Yousaf Ali, Director General Livestock Extension, Dr. Wasil Khan, and Provincial President of the Poultry Cooperative Society, Raj Wali Khan.

During the meeting, it was highlighted that the primary objective of the expo is to create a platform for stakeholders and provide better orientation for poultry farmers. It was further explained that the event will feature 46 stalls aimed at guiding farmers and enhancing their knowledge to improve production practices.

Additionally, it was conveyed that relevant universities have been notified about the expo to encourage students studying various disciplines of poultry to attend. This will enable students to gain valuable insights and knowledge from the expo.

The agriculture experts have advised the farmers to strictly adopt pre and post harvest management strategy for their wheat crop because it can help in saving 10 percent production

Agricultural experts are urging farmers to rigorously implement pre and post-harvest management strategies for their wheat crops, as it can potentially save up to 10 percent of production.

According to a spokesperson from the Agriculture (Extension) Department, pre and post-harvest management is crucial for maximizing production. However, many farmers neglect to adopt these techniques, resulting in the loss of over 10% of agricultural productivity either in the fields or during transportation to home or market.

The Agriculture Department has mobilized its field staff to raise awareness among farmers about the advantages of utilizing the latest technologies. The aim is to bridge the gap between progressive and ordinary farmers in achieving higher wheat yields per acre.

The spokesperson emphasized the hard work of farmers but highlighted the significant economic losses incurred due to the lack of pre and post-harvest management techniques.

He further noted that agricultural productivity could be boosted by up to 10% if farmers adopted these techniques. To facilitate this, farmers are encouraged to regularly listen to agricultural bulletins on radio and television or seek guidance from agriculture experts available at all Agriculture Department offices.