Advisory for cotton cultivation

FAISALABAD, Apr 15 (APP): Agriculture experts have advised growers to start cultivation of cotton immediately and complete it up to mid of May for getting a bumper crop. A spokesman for the agriculture department said here on Monday that time from mid April to mid of May 10 was the most suitable for cotton cultivation, therefore,… Continue reading Advisory for cotton cultivation

First plenary meeting for cotton crop to be held on February 14

Do not let cotton crop deficient in water, fertilizers at fruit stage

MULTAN, Aug 16 (APP):Cotton crop is undergoing a healthy fruit stage under favourable weather conditions with formation of fruit, buds and bolls in full swing and farmers must not keep crop deficient in water and fertilizers at this stage. These views were expressed by experts at the 9th farmers technical advisory committee meeting chaired via… Continue reading Do not let cotton crop deficient in water, fertilizers at fruit stage

Working groups on agriculture to resolve issues: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday directed that working groups should be formed for resolving issues of the agriculture sector and for expanding its capacity.The working groups would focus on issues of edible oil, wheat, cotton, agriculture financing, harvesters and mechanization, revival of the agriculture research institutions, research and development, climate-smart agriculture… Continue reading Working groups on agriculture to resolve issues: PM

PM opens cotton breeding institute, other projects at Bahawalpur’s iconic Islamia varsity

Imran Khan - file photo

BAHAWALPUR, Aug 11 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday inaugurated various projects at Islamia University Bahawalpur including the National Cotton Breeding Institute in view of the importance of the cash crop. The Institute will bring innovation in cotton cultivation by conducting research on low-yielding crop within limited resources. The researched varieties have so far… Continue reading PM opens cotton breeding institute, other projects at Bahawalpur’s iconic Islamia varsity

Govt to announce minimum support price for cotton crop: Imam

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP): Federal Minister for National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam on Thursday said that government would announce support price for cotton crop in order to promote and develop this important crop in the country. The minister chaired a meeting, which held here to discuss cotton intervention price, said a press release. Among… Continue reading Govt to announce minimum support price for cotton crop: Imam

Imam reiterates commitment for incentive of cotton crop to enhance output

ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP): Minister for National Food Security and Research, Syed Fakhar Imam on Wednesday reiterated the government’s resolve for reviving and enhancing local output of cotton by providing technical and financial assistance to growers during current season. Chairing a meeting held here to review the arrangements for cotton crop cultivation, Imam said that… Continue reading Imam reiterates commitment for incentive of cotton crop to enhance output

FM Qureshi for collaboration among all stakeholders to revive, boost cotton production

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday describing the production of mere 5.6 million cotton bales in Pakistan as “alarming”, called for enhanced collaboration among all stakeholders including growers, ginners, weavers and exporters to revive the vital cotton crop and boost its production. Speaking at a seminar on “Revival of… Continue reading FM Qureshi for collaboration among all stakeholders to revive, boost cotton production

Government to provide subsidy on cotton seed: Imam

ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Wednesday said that government would provide subsidized seed for cotton growers in order to revive and enhance local output of major crop of the country. Addressing a seminar held here to discuss the issues and challenges faced by the local cotton… Continue reading Government to provide subsidy on cotton seed: Imam

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