The Express Tribune

The provincial government is focusing on the uplift of small farmers in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, emphasised Punjab Agriculture Minister Malik Nauman Ahmad Langrial.

The Tribune

Nazeer Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Kashmir (SKUAST-K), and other legislators met Governor Satya Pal Malik here on Monday.

The Economic Times

The agriculture ministry is planning a massive increase in the number of seed-testing laboratories in the country as part of its push to boost crop yield. Officials told ET that use of quality seeds can boost farm production by up to a fifth.

The Hans India

Lamakaan Programming Council is organising an event titled ‘Agriculture crisis and farmers issues’ which gives an insight into policies that are less inclusive of small and marginal land holding farmers.

Business Standard

Lending against agricultural collateral declined during the first four months (April-July) of this financial year. Data compiled by CARE Ratings showed warehousing companies issued 12,015 negotiable receipts (NWRs) during those four months, almost equal to the 12,313 issued during the entire 2017-18. Yet, the number reflects Rs 4,909 million worth of underlying agri commodities deposited in various godowns, lower than the Rs 5,102 million deposited during FY18.