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Dense fog expected in central Punjab until Friday. Wheat crop sowing should be completed before rain on Friday. Farmers advised to delay irrigation due to expected rainfall.
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Kisan Card Registration Deadline Extended to February 28 Across Punjab
Punjab Agriculture Department extends Kisan Card registration deadline as over 2.8 million farmers have already enrolled. The card provides interest-free loans up to PKR 150,000 for input purchases.
Pakistan’s Rice Exports Surge 33% to $3.6 Billion in First Half of FY2025
Basmati and non-Basmati rice exports show exceptional growth driven by strong demand from Middle East, EU, and African markets. Pakistan aims for $8 billion annual rice exports by 2027.
Urea Offtake Rises 18% in December as Rabi Sowing Peaks Across Punjab
Domestic urea sales hit 680,000 tons in December 2024, up from 576,000 tons a year earlier. Government assures adequate DAP and urea stock for ongoing wheat sowing season.
Cotton Arrivals in Punjab Drop 15% — Agriculture Department Issues Ginner Advisory
Total cotton arrivals in Punjab reached 6.2 million bales by Jan 10, down from 7.3 million bales same period last year. Pest attacks and late sowing cited as primary reasons for the decline.
IMF Review Calls for Phased Removal of Agricultural Subsidies, Reform of Procurement System
The IMF’s latest staff-level assessment recommends reducing wheat procurement operations and moving towards market-based pricing, while acknowledging progress in Kisan Card and agricultural credit expansion.
IRSA Increases Canal Water Releases by 20% for Rabi Season in Southern Punjab
Indus River System Authority raises water discharges to 115,000 cusecs for Chenab and Jhelum canals to support ongoing wheat sowing in Bahawalpur, Multan, and Dera Ghazi Khan divisions.
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Banks Disburse PKR 918 Billion Agricultural Credit in H1 FY2025 — SBP Data
State Bank reports 23% year-on-year growth in farm lending, with Kisan Card contributing 18% of total disbursements.
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Wheat Sowing Completes 89% of Target Area in Punjab — Official Progress Report
Agriculture Department confirms 15.2 million acres sown against 17.1 million acres target with favourable weather conditions.
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Sugarcane Crushing Finally Begins in Punjab After Week-Long Delay Over Pricing Dispute
Mills start operations after government fixes sugarcane price at PKR 400 per maund, growers express mixed reactions.
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Punjab Agriculture Issues Yellow Rust Advisory for Wheat Crop in Northern Districts
Farmers in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Chakwal divisions advised to apply prophylactic fungicide sprays as weather conditions favour rust development.
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Government Cuts Import Duties on Agricultural Machinery to Boost Mechanisation
Customs duty reduced from 11% to 5% on tractors, harvesters, and drip irrigation systems under new mechanisation policy.
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Wheat Support Price Maintained at PKR 3,900 Per Maund for 2025-26
ECC decision confirms continuity of support price mechanism amid farmer lobby pressure.
agripunjab.gov.pkPakistan’s Agricultural Exports Cross $5 Billion in First Half of FY2025
Rice, cotton, and fruit exports drive 28% growth in agri-export earnings year-on-year.
brecorder.comPunjab Launches Mobile Soil Testing Labs for 36 Districts
Vans equipped with testing kits will provide free soil analysis to help farmers optimise fertilizer use.
agripunjab.gov.pkDAP Fertilizer Prices Stable at PKR 12,500 Per Bag Despite Global Surge
Government subsidy of PKR 3,500 per bag keeps prices in check for Rabi season demand.
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