- China export taxes cut on grain, other products
Beijing: China announced it was abolishing export duties on a number of cereals and industrial products while cutting the tax on chemical .... More
- Pakistan may buy BT cotton seed worth $1bn
Karachi: The country has finalised issues in its negotiations with Monsanto about growing BT cotton which is expected to increase the yield .... More
- Pakistani mangoes arrive in China
Beijing: The first consignment of Pakistani mango, famous worldwide for its taste and aroma have arrived in China by PIA on .... More
- Rice export tops $2bn
Karachi: Pakistan's rice export crossed the value of $2 billion in FY08-9 for the second consecutive year.
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- Technology can ensure food security in S Asia
Islamabad: Introduction of new technologies in the agriculture sector supported by media, both electronic and print, can .... More
- World grain summit in Dubai from 28th
Dubai: Producers, traders, experts from a number of countries including Pakistan will discuss investment opportunities, challenges facing .... More
- Agriculture to fare better than others in crisis
Paris: Agriculture in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development area should fare better than other economic .... More
- BD importers want India to cut wheat prices
Dhaka: Bangladesh's wheat importers asked India on Tuesday to cut wheat prices, allowing them to buy more of the grain from .... More
- Carbon labels on food to be introduced in 2010
London: grocery shoppers bewildered by nutritional information disclosing a product's fat content and sugar levels may soon be confronted .... More
- China denies reported ban on chicken imports from U.S.
Beijing: Vice minister of Commerce Chen Jian said here China has no limit on imported chicken from the United States, and .... More
- Chinese group set to pave way for formal fruit purchasing plan
Taipei, Taiwan: A Chinese delegation that will survey Taiwan's fruit market in preparation for an October visit by an .... More
- Cotton exports dip in June
Mumbai: Cotton exports plunged 64 per cent in June to 92,071 bales (of 170 kg) against 2.56 lakh bales exported in May, .... More
- Cotton output may increase in Pak, US, India: report
Lahore: Cotton production is expected to increase in the three largest producing countries after China that is India, .... More
- DA backs restoration of 7% tariff for feed wheat imports
Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) supports the decision of Malacañang to restore the 7-percent tariff for feed .... More
- Experts for setting up agriculture e-chamber in S Asia
Islamabad: Experts here at a workshop on Tuesday stressed the need for the establishment of the first agriculture e-.... More
- Fertiliser sector gives thumbs up to change in subsidy regime
New Delhi: The fertiliser industry has cautiously welcomed the Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee's Budget proposal to .... More
- Focus of G8 food for Africa talks shift to producing own food
L'Aquila: africa took centre stage at the G8 summit yesterday, with rich nations eager to show they will honour past aid .... More
- Food minister hits out at donors
Dhaka: Food and Disaster Manag-ement Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque yesterday blamed international donors for failing in .... More
- Food safety workshop in India
Mumbai: Workshop on the Indian food industry dynamics and strategies for addressing quality and safety related issues will .... More
- Food security law on anvil: K.V. Thomas
Kochi: Prof K.V. Thomas, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, has said the Government is giving final shape to a Food Security Law, .... More
- G8 addresses developing nation economic assistance, reforming African aid, establishing farming investment, food security, climate change
Rome: Leaders of the world's five biggest developing economies (G5) - Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa - .... More
- G8 agrees €15bn fund to help feed world's poor
L'Aquila, Italy: barack Obama and fellow rich nation leaders have unveiled a $20 billion (€14.3bn) fund to help feed the .... More
- G8 eyes farms, free trade and fair elections for Afghans - Summary
Trieste, Italy: Afghanistan needs farms which produce something other than opium, free elections and the chance to trade with its .... More
- G8 to agree to open trade, boost farm aid - draft text
Washington: Group of 8 leaders will agree to fight trade protectionism and mobilize billions over the next three years to .... More
- Global warming shrinking sheep, says study
Washington: Like the wool sweater that emerges from the dryer a size too small, global warming seems to be shrinking sheep.
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- Gulf rice traders fear further dip in prices
Dubai: Rice traders in the Gulf are worried the price of the grain, already hit by the economic crisis and excess supply, will fall further .... More
- India adds only 1% to global fish trade
Kochi: Despite its long coastline, diverse agro-climatic conditions and marine habitats, India's contribution to the global fish trade has been just around one .... More
- India allows limited wheat export
New Delhi: India has allowed the export of 900,000 tonnes of wheat by state-run firms and 650,000 tonnes of wheat products .... More
- India may face drought if monsoon is weak
Washington: India's huge farm economy may be hit by a bad drought if its annual monsoon rains remain weak with the window .... More
- Jute bag exports rise as shopping goes eco-correct
Dhaka: Eco-concerns drive demand for biodegradable bags on the global market, giving rise to the exports of shopping jute bags from .... More
- Kenya flower earnings fall 19pc in Q1 2009
Nairobi: Kenya's vital flower exports fell 19.5 per cent to 10.7 billion shillings ($141 million) in the first quarter of .... More
- Marine products exports up 11%
Kochi: Marine products export earned a record Rs 8,607.94 crore during 2008-09 fiscal with 6.02 lakh tonnes of seafoods .... More
- Obama's food security pledge at G8 a laudable step; now must meet goals, aid agency says
Washington, D.C.: As President Obama heads to Ghana for his first official African visit as a head of state, international .... More
- Pakistan arrests 'artificial potato' exporter
Karachi: Pakistani Customs authorities have arrested an exporter whose export company was allegedly involved in smuggling .... More
- Pakistan sells 15,000T corn as Indian supplies dry up
Singapore: Pakistan sold around 15,000 tons of corn this week mainly to Malaysia as supplies from India dried up, while .... More
- Pawar sees potential to enhance ornamental fish exports
Hyderabad: The Union Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr Sharad Pawar, on Saturday reiterated the Government's interest .... More
- Recession in Europe may hit Indian shrimp exports
Kochi: Recession in Europe has taken a toll on 'luxury' shrimp consumption during 2008, which could have serious implications for Indian seafood exports in one .... More
- Rice exports cross $2bn for second time
Karachi: Rice exports have crossed the mark of $2 billion for the second consecutive year despite international economic recession.
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- UNCTAD to discuss African food crisis
Paris: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development - Unctad has said the lingering food crisis in Africa will be .... More
- 'We should make our rich bio-diversity to maximum use'
Colombo: Sri Lanka is rich in bio-diversity. Out of nearly 20,000 plant species found in the country 2,600 or more are .... More
- Workshop on media role in agricultural growth planned
Islamabad: The Ministry of Food & Agriculture (MinFA) is organisng a three-day workshop on the role of media for .... More
- Zimbabwe unveils $142m farm aid
Harare: Zimbabwe will provide 142 million dollars in aid to small-scale farmers as the country struggles to revive its .... More
