[ad_1] A rare human case of bird flu has been reported in Texas, after a person come into contact with cattle suspected of being infected. The announcement comes days after federal agencies said the virus had spread to dairy cattle across multiple states, including Texas. The Texas Department of State …
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90% of some of the world’s traditional wine regions could be gone in decades. It’s part of a larger problem.
[ad_1] Your favorite wines may soon cease to exist. Some of the world’s traditional wine regions, from Europe to Southern California, are at risk of almost completely disappearing within decades, researchers found, as the conditions necessary to produce their grapes grow more unfruitful due to climate change. As humans continue …
Read More »Agri-revolution via China’s expertise | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] KARACHI: China’s agricultural modernisation has been remarkable, ensuring food security for its billion-plus population. Pakistan can leverage Chinese expertise to revitalise its agricultural sector, a cornerstone of its economy. In Pakistan-China collaboration, both countries benefit from diverse environmental conditions conducive to crop cultivation and livestock rearing. “Effective management of …
Read More »WTO talks end with no progress on agriculture, fisheries – Times of India
[ad_1] ABU DHABI: WTO talks ended here with ministers making no headway on key issues — agriculture and fisheries, while India and other countries are likely to agree to extension of customs duty waiver for e-commerce by another two years. Trade ministers from across the world refused to budge from …
Read More »Experts warn of impending food crisis | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] KARACHI: Food and agricultural experts have stressed that failing to take appropriate initiatives could severely impact the future generations of the country due to rising food shortages and malnutrition resulting from various factors. They highlighted that Pakistan is facing numerous challenges regarding food insecurity and malnutrition, which stem from …
Read More »Govt considers allowing urea price hike | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] The Finance Division reiterated its stance that no additional subsidy would be provided on the supply of urea once the proposed mechanism of basket price is enforced. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The government is considering permitting fertiliser manufacturers to increase urea prices by up to Rs358 per bag, shifting the …
Read More »Commodity markets are in a ‘super squeeze’ — and higher prices could be here to stay
[ad_1] SUIXI, CHINA – DECEMBER 30: An employee works on the production line of aluminum foil at a workshop of Anhui Limu New Material Technology Co., Ltd on December 30, 2023 in Suixi County, Huaibei City, Anhui Province of China. (Photo by Li Xin/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual …
Read More »Ponds To Profits, How Cultivating Lotus Can Yield Farmers Higher Returns – News18
[ad_1] Curated By: Business Desk Last Updated: January 24, 2024, 14:14 IST One can cultivate lotus both in a pond or on land. For one acre of lotus cultivation, you need approximately 5,000 to 6,000 plants. On Monday, January 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, …
Read More »PBF urges use of AI for agricultural growth | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Vice President of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), Chaudhry Ahmad Jawad, on Saturday, highlighted the urgent requirement for a consistent 5% annual growth in the country’s agriculture sector, supported by AI integration. In a meeting with Atif Ikram, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and …
Read More »Govt aims to revitalise agri-sector | The Express Tribune
[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The government has outlined a series of initiatives to breathe new life into Pakistan’s agriculture sector. These include the formulation of a national seed policy and the introduction of the Agriculture Development Authority Act to facilitate corporate farming in Pakistan. Sources informed The Express Tribune that the Ministry …
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