Tag: Cotton

Agricultural experts stress for timely sowing of cotton

BOREWALA, Apr 24 (APP):Department of Agriculture Extension arranged a ‘mega farmers gathering’ at Gago Mandi here to convince growers to cultivate more cotton in their fields. Assistant Director Agriculture Extension Muhammad Shahid while addressing the gathering, informed the participants about the benefits of more cotton sowing in the fields. He urged farmers to cultivate cotton… Continue reading Agricultural experts stress for timely sowing of cotton

CCRI suggests measures to get bumper cotton crop

MULTAN, Mar 11 (APP):Director Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Dr. Muhammad Naveed Afzal said that selection of suitable land for cotton cultivation was very much important to achieve maximum yield. In a statement issued here, he observed, the fertile land, which efficiently absorbs water and maintains moisture for extended periods, is ideal for cotton cultivation.… Continue reading CCRI suggests measures to get bumper cotton crop

Over 8.3m cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan, 72 pc increase recorded

MULTAN, Mar 03 (APP):Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over 8.3 million or exactly 83,93,090 bales have reached ginning factories across the country till February 29,2024, recording an increase in arrivals by 72.16 per cent compared to corresponding period of the last year 2023. According to a fortnightly report of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) released… Continue reading Over 8.3m cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan, 72 pc increase recorded

‘Multan division ideal for early sowing of cotton’; Saqib Ateel

MULTAN, Feb 20 (APP):Secretary of Agriculture South Punjab Saqib Ateel said that the Multan division was ideal for early sowing of cotton because of low challenges to the crop. He said this while paying a visit to a cotton field being developed through the Integrated Pest Management Model (IPM) at 5-Kassi in Tehsil Kabirwala. The… Continue reading ‘Multan division ideal for early sowing of cotton’; Saqib Ateel

Over 8.3m cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan till Feb 15

MULTAN, Feb 18 (APP):Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over 8.3 million or exactly 83,78,179 bales have reached ginning factories across the country till February 15, this year. According to a fortnightly report of the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) released on Sunday, over 8.3 million or 83,59,144 bales have undergone the ginning process i.e. converted… Continue reading Over 8.3m cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan till Feb 15

Farmers told to complete triple gene cotton sowing from mid Feb to Mar end

MULTAN, Feb 13 (APP):Agriculture experts have advised farmers to complete sowing of early cotton triple gene varieties from mid-February to March end to maximize gains. In a statement issued here Tuesday, an agriculture spokesman citing experts’ opinion, said that farmers from Sargodha, Multan, Faisalabad, and Sahiwal districts should sow registered seed varieties approved by the… Continue reading Farmers told to complete triple gene cotton sowing from mid Feb to Mar end

Over 8.3m cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan till Jan 31

MULTAN, Feb 03 (APP):Seed cotton (Phutti), equivalent to over 8.3 million, or exactly 83,49,553 bales, has reached ginning factories across the country till January 31. According to a fortnightly report of the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) released on Saturday, over 8.3 million, or 83,08,790 bales, have undergone the ginning process, i.e., converted into bales.… Continue reading Over 8.3m cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan till Jan 31

Fire breaks out at cotton box factory

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):Fire broke out at a cotton box factory in the Site Area of Karachi on Saturday. According to rescue officials, the fire brigade is currently engaged in efforts to extinguish the flames, utilizing six fire trucks. However, the intensity of the fire is reportedly increasing and additional fire trucks may be requested.… Continue reading Fire breaks out at cotton box factory

Over 8.2m cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan till Jan 15

MULTAN, Jan 18 (APP): Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over 8.2 million or exactly 82, 58,115 bales has reached ginning factories across the country till January 15 2024. According to a fortnightly report of the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) released on Thursday, over 8.2 million or 82,02,690 bales have undergone the ginning process i.e… Continue reading Over 8.2m cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan till Jan 15

8.17 million cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan, 77 pc increase recorded

MULTAN, Jan 03 (APP):Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to 8.17 million or 81,71,082 bales have reached ginneries across Pakistan till Dec 31, 2023 recording an increase in arrivals by 77.14 per cent compared to corresponding period of the year 2022. According to a fortnightly report issued by Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) here Wednesday, arrivals to… Continue reading 8.17 million cotton bales reach ginneries across Pakistan, 77 pc increase recorded

Nearly 6m bales of cotton arrival recorded at ginneries till Oct 15

MULTAN, Oct 18 (APP): Seed Cotton (Phutti) equivalent to near about six million (59,96,086) bales have reached ginning factories across Pakistan till October 15, 2023. According to a fortnightly report of Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) issued to media on Wednesday, Punjab ginning factories recorded cotton arrival figure of 25,43,100 bales while arrivals to ginneries… Continue reading Nearly 6m bales of cotton arrival recorded at ginneries till Oct 15

Punjab, Sindh CMs discusses mutual strategy for cotton prices

LAHORE, Oct 15 (APP): Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar met with Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi at Punjab House, Islamabad, on Sunday. Essential steps to bring stability in the cotton price were discussed during the meeting, said a handout issued here. It was decided during the meeting to contact the federal government to… Continue reading Punjab, Sindh CMs discusses mutual strategy for cotton prices

Commissioner reviews matters related to cotton

BAHAWALPUR, Sep 25 (APP):Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Dr. Ehtesham Anwar has said that strict legal action under the Telegraph Act would be taken against people spreading fake news regarding rates and sales of cotton on social media and other forms of communication. He was presiding over a meeting at his office to review the progress of… Continue reading Commissioner reviews matters related to cotton

Special care for cotton during September stressed

MULTAN, Sep 04 (APP):Secretary, Agriculture for South Punjab, Saqib Ali Ateel Monday highlighted critical significance of September in shaping Pakistan’s agricultural sector especially in terms of cotton crop. During a technical consultation session held to discuss the acceleration of flowering of cotton crop, he stressed the need for careful cotton management. Saqib Ateel emphasized that… Continue reading Special care for cotton during September stressed

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