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, […]
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 […]
ABOUT SHEEP One of the first farmed animals, reared for thousands of years for meat and milk. Read about how sheep and lambs are farmed today. There are over 1 billion sheep worldwide. The greatest numbers are farmed in Asia and Africa. Sheep are kept for meat (lamb and mutton) and for milk. Sheep are […]
Agriculture A Top Export Prospect for Colombia In 2010, U.S. agricultural exports to Canada reached a record $16.9 billion. U.S. agricultural exports to Canada accounted for 14.5 percent of total U.S. food and agricultural product exports of $115.8 billion. American products accounted for almost 62 percent of total Canadian agricultural imports in 2010. During 2010 […]
Between the Rows: Early Season Corn Pests and Diseases As corn planters begin to roll, it is important to understand what pests and diseases could show up in the early stages of the corn plant’s life cycle. Early recognition and identification of the problem can help you be more confident, and timely, in making management […]
Agriculture Statistics Introduction Agriculture constitutes the largest sector of our economy. Majority of the population, directly or indirectly, dependent on this sector. It contributes about 24 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounts for half of employed labour force and is the largest source of foreign exchange earnings.
MINGORA – Flood water in SwatRiver on Thursday washed away part of Kanjo Ayub bridge. The water level in SwatRiver is rising with the rise in temperature and the river is in medium flood. Local sources said that flow of water was increasing gradually and it was feared that the remaining part of Kanju Ayub bridge […]