Agriculture: The unfinished dream of land reforms The future of agriculture now depends less on the size of farms and more on how effectively productivity is enhanced. Updated 08 Sep, 2025 12:29pm
Agriculture: The bitter reality of the sugar crisis Without transparent and inclusive reforms, Pakistan will remain trapped in a cycle of sugar surpluses on paper and shortages in reality. Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:11am
Agriculture: Climate crisis and the death of bananas If current climate trends continue, Pakistan’s banana production could face severe declines, threatening food security, farmer livelihoods and regional fruit markets. Updated 14 Jul, 2025 09:22am
The plight of small farmers Poor water distribution leads to socioeconomic inequalities as smaller farmers struggle to produce high yields. Published 23 Dec, 2024 07:19am
Agriculture: A seed quality dilemma The gap between certified seed demand and availability has consistently exceeded 50pc, lowering wheat yields, especially in Sindh. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:31am
The plight of female farmers Agricultural labour puts a huge strain on women, who are pushed to work longer hours without receiving equal compensation. Updated 14 Oct, 2024 08:43am
Agriculture: Date challenges in Sindh Post-harvest losses are about 20-30pc at different stages of operation, significantly reducing farmers’ marketable surplus. Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:06am
Agriculture: The need to increase farmers’ knowledge Financial incentives to purchase climate-smart inputs and capacity-building programmes could help increase profitability, productivity. Published 20 Mar, 2023 07:05am
Wheat rust’s threat to food security Genetic resistance consistently shows as cost-effective while fungicides are costly and can have environmental, public health issues. Updated 06 Mar, 2023 11:14am
