Vikram Pandey, a resident of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, India, has achieved a remarkable urban farming feat by cultivating an impressive 250 kilograms of tomatoes on his rooftop. Despite limited space, Pandey, a gardening enthusiast, converted his balcony into a mini tomato garden, strategically planting around 50 to 60 saplings. His attentive care resulted in … Read more
The World Bank has authorised a loan of $200 million for Punjab’s agricultural sector. The sum is one-third less than originally anticipated for the project. The loan will help farmers adopt climate-smart farming techniques and technology that increase crop yields and conserve water resources. The World Bank has authorised a loan of $200 million … Read more
Agriculture entrepreneurs are bringing the digital age to Pakistan’s farmers, helping them plan crops better and distribute their produce when the time is right. Until recently, “the most modern machine we had was the tractor”, Aamer Hayat Bhandara, a farmer and local councillor behind one such project told AFP in “Chak 26”, a village in … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked for proposals from industrialists to start corporate farming at a larger scale for modernizing agriculture and improving the production of crops. As per the details, the premier talked to Pakistan’s top industrialists in Islamabad. During the meeting, he said that national development and prosperity are linked with the development … Read more
