Cotton yarn, raw cloth exports on the rise KARACHI: The exports of cotton yarn and raw cloth increased by 34 percent and 13 percent to $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively during six months (July to January) of 2012 as against the same period of 2011. Domestic cotton prices in China are high so millers […]
Rice exports to Iran fall 82%, India captures market Millers seek currency swap deal to give a boost to exports. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: Though Iran is under sanctions because of its alleged nuclear programme, basic items like food, medicines and medical services are exempted. Still, rice exporters of Pakistan are feeling the heat, not as a […]
Fruit, rice exporters hope new govt to formulate friendly policies KARACHI: Fruit and rice exporters have expressed the optimism the newly government elect would formulate policies, which would pave way for enhancing country’s export to substantial level. This step would ultimately result in sustainable economic recovery the country badly needed at this crucial juncture of […]
Drastic fall in rice exports THE decline in rice export this year so far has assumed an alarming proportion. According to the figures released by Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan, the basmati export decreased by a colossal 60 per cent in the first five months of the current fiscal year — from 403,000 tonnes in […]
Rice exporters upset about ambigous policy LAHORE: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has expressed dismay over the vague policy in doing trade with neighboring Iran. They said that traders are facing loss of billions due to the failure of relevant government functionaries.
High price, poor quality of rice for exports: Pakistan loses Chinese market to Vietnam After a historic export of over 72623 tonnes non-Basmati rice to China this year, Pakistan has lost Chinese market to Vietnam mainly because of low quality of the exports and higher price of the commodity. The artificial jump in price of […]
Pakistan eyes $1 billion rice export to China Soaring rice demand in China prompted Pakistan to estimate the commodity’s export growth to $1 billion to the neighbouring state alone….but the trade needs government’s priority, it is learnt. China has emerged as new rice exporting market for Pakistani traders and rice export to neighbouring country has […]
Basmati Rice Exporter Alfarid Corporation (AFC) is the ISO 9001:2008 exporters of the finest & premium quality Basmati rice, member of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan REAP No. 2-1-08-4091, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & industry and, US FDA (Food & Drug Administration). AFC is the prominent rice exporter in Pakistan with specialization in export of all Basmati […]
Steep fall in rice exports KARACHI, June 10: A steep fall of around 38 per cent in Basmati rice exports during first 11 months (July to May) of current fiscal year resulted in lesser foreign exchange earning at $544 million as against $767m fetched in the same period last year. As a result of this, […]
Pakistan rice export falls to 40 per cent Pakistan’s rice exports have dropped by 40 per cent during the present financial year and the situation needs to be taken seriously, rice exporters said. Pakistan’s rice exports have dropped by 40 per cent during the present financial year and the situation needs to be taken seriously, […]
Marketing Of PARAS FOODS (PVT) LTD. Is Outsourced To FAIZAN COMMUNICATION INTERNATIONAL In order to provide better services to our customers, PARAS FOODS (Pvt) Ltd has outsourced its marketing activities to Faizan Communication International (FCI). The firm is already engaged in trading of agriculture and food commodities. It plans to establish representative offices in different cities […]
Halal Food exports to rise by Rs 20b ISLAMABAD – The government is expected to add additional Rs.20 billion in country’s export annually due to recently launched Halal Food Accreditation Scheme which may further grow with more consumer awareness in food as well as in non-food products. An official, requesting anonymity told on Sunday that […]
DCO orders food quality control LAHORE – DCO Lahore Ahad Khan has directed to check the premises of 38 marriage halls, whereas food samples of 65 different restaurants and food companies have been sent to laboratories for inspection by District Food Inspector Dr Masood Ashraf. Challans for substandard food items will be presented in courts […]
Monitoring food and condiments exports Vigilance Committee has yet to perform its duty KARACHI: The Vigilance Committee for monitoring exports of food items and condiments to European Union (EU) and other countries has yet to perform its due duty, exporters said on Saturday. The government is yet to take any concrete measures in this respect […]
Mango Export from Pakistan and WTO Regime on Food & Agriculture The diversified natural resources [NR] and eco- systems, Pakistan is endowed with, gives Pakistan a comparative advantage in agro-livestock &fisheries [sub] sectors, over her competitors in this area. The agro-diversity best places the country to produce diversified goods in general and agro-livestock & fisheries […]
Agriculture in Israel Agriculture in Israel is a highly developed industry: Israel is a major exporter of fresh produce and a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite the fact that the geography of Israel is not naturally conducive to agriculture. More than half of the land area is desert, and the climate and lack of water resources do not favor farming. Only 20% of the […]
Agriculture in Brazil Brazil is endowed with vast agricultural resources. There are two distinct agricultural areas. The first, composed of the southern one-half to two-thirds of the country, has a semitemperate climate, higher rainfall, more fertile soil, more advanced technology and input use, adequate infrastructure, and more experienced farmers. This region produces most of Brazil’s […]
Agriculture in New Zealand Agriculture in New Zealand is the largest sector of thetradeable economy, contributing about two-thirds of exported goods in 2006-7.[1] For the year ended March 2002, agricultural exports were valued at over $14.8 billion. The New Zealand agricultural sector is unique in being the only developed country to be totally exposed to the international markets since subsidies, tax concessions and price supports were […]
Livestock production systems Animals, including horses, mules, oxen, water buffalo, camels, llamas, alpacas, donkeys, and dogs, are often used to help cultivate fields, harvest crops, wrangle other animals, and transport farm products to buyers. Animal husbandry not only refers to the breeding and raising of animals for meat or to harvest animal products (like milk, eggs, or wool) on a continual basis, but also to the breeding and care of […]
Crop alteration and biotechnology Crop alteration has been practiced by humankind for thousands of years, since the beginning of civilization. Altering crops through breeding practices changes the genetic make-up of a plant to develop crops with more beneficial characteristics for humans, for example, larger fruits or seeds, drought-tolerance, or resistance to pests. Significant advances in […]