Pakistan’s first Agricultural App
Pakistan's first Agricultural App, Cropwise, has just hit 1M Downloads! Powered by Syngenta, it has become the most downloaded and widely used Digital Agriculture app in Pakistan.
Pakistan can ensure the safety of their food supply and protect their citizens’ well-being.
Food safety is a critical aspect of public health, encompassing practices and protocols designed to prevent contamination and ensure food is stored, prepared, and consumed safely. Packaged foods, in particular,…
Unity Foods exports increased to 7.86bn in FY24
Unity Foods (UNITY) conducted an analyst briefing today to discuss its business performance and future outlook. The company posted revenue of Rs83bn in FY24, with 48%, 27%, 13%, and 11%…
Pakistan saw urea offtake declined but DAP increased in October 24 amid surge in proudction: IMS Research
NFDC reported October 2024 urea offtake at 358,000 MT, down 22% YoY from 459,000 MT SPLY. While offtakes declined, production increased by 10% YoY, leading to the highest inventory buildup…
Al-Ghazi Tractors CEO inaugurates the Pakistan Agro Show 2024
CEO of Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL), Sakib Eltaff, inaugurated the Pakistan Agro Show 2024 at the International Expo Center, Lahore, today. The ceremonial opening marks the commencement of one of…
Govt urged to formulate immediate edible oil policy: PVMA Chairman
Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has urgently called on the government to establish a comprehensive edible oil policy. Highlighting the country’s heavy reliance on…
Masses should be saved from an anticipated wheat crisis.
Business leader and former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Friday that measures should be taken to save the country…
Millat Tractors exports for the year clocked in at PkR4.0bn compared to PkR2.6bn in FY23
Millat Tractors Ltd. (MTL) held its corporate briefing today to discuss its FY24 financial results and future outlook. The following are the key highlights as reported by AKD Research: The…
Fauji Fertilizer Company expects the Mari’s gas prices to remain unchanged.
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited held its corporate briefing today to discuss the financial results 9MCY24 and the future outlook. Key highlights of the briefing are as follows: Total urea offtake…
InfraZamin Pakistan and Sunridge Foods Ink Deal for Agri-Infrastructure Sukuk
InfraZamin is pleased to partner with Sundridge Foods Limited to launch a PKR 2 billion agri-infrastructure sukuk. Sunridge Foods Limited, a subsidiary of Unity Foods Limited, will issue this Shariah-compliant…
German Development Cooperation Distributes In-Kind Support and Certificates to Skilled Trainees
Beneficiaries of different skill development training measures received in-kind support from German development cooperation at a ceremony in Islamabad. A total of 140 beneficiaries, out of whom 68 were females,…
World Food Day 2024 event held in Islamabad
The stakeholders from government, academia, industry, UN agencies and civil society gathered in Islamabad for a National Policy Dialogue in observance of World Food Day, centred around the theme “Advancing…
Sindh Government to facilitate vanaspati manufacturers with full support: Jam Ikram Dharejo
The Sindh government has committed to providing comprehensive support to Vanaspati manufacturers, particularly those from Punjab, to establish industries in Karachi. Speaking at the general body meeting of the Pakistan…
An update about Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project
Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) visited the under-construction 1530 MW-Tarbela 5th Extension and reviewed the project's progress. The Chairman made a detailed visit to the key sites,…
WaterAid Pakistan Marks Global Handwashing Day 2024
WaterAid Pakistan held a significant event today in Lahore to commemorate Global Handwashing Day. The event underscored the vital importance of hand hygiene in preventing diseases and safeguarding public health.…
Engro Corporation saw a decline in its profit during 9MCY24
Engro Corporation Limited (ENGRO) announced its 9MCY24 financial result with a consolidated profit after tax of PKR 11,983mn (EPS: PKR 22.33), a 48% decline YoY. On a quarterly basis, the…
Fatima Fertilizer implements the SDG impact framework in Pakistan
Fatima Fertilizer has become the first company in Pakistan to officially partner with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) by adopting the SDG Impact Framework. This milestone marks a significant…
Mitchells Fruit Farms sold 7 acres of land in Renala Khurd for PkR350mn
Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited (MFFL) held its analyst briefing to discuss FY24 results and its future outlook. The following are the key highlights: MFFL posted a profit of PkR456mn (EPS:…
Women Agricultural Workers’ Rights in Focus at 17th annual rural women leadership training conference
In collaboration with PODA, awazCDS-Pakistan and Pakistan Development Alliance (PDA) hosted a critical session on Women's Agricultural Workers' Rights as part of the 17th Annual PODA Rural Women Leadership Training…
Telenor Pakistan signs MoU with Crop2X to revolutionize agriculture with data-driven solutions
Telenor Pakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crop2X, a leading agritech company, to empower farmers and agricultural companies with advanced, data-driven crop monitoring solutions. This strategic partnership…
Fatima Fertilizer Company and ZTBL join hands to provide financial access for smallholder farmers
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have entered into a groundbreaking partnership to promote financial inclusion and support for smallholder farmers in Pakistan. This collaboration aims…
EFERT to post a profit after tax of PKR 14,702mn for 9MCY24:AHL Research
Engro Fertilizer Limited (EFERT) is expected to announce the financial result for 9MCY24 on 14th Oct’24. We expect the company to post a profit after tax of PKR 14,702mn (EPS:…
Fatima Fertilizer received the prestigious FPCCI Award
Fatima Fertilizer was uniquely recognized as the Best Innovative Agricultural Products Company by the President of Pakistan at the 12th Excellence Awards of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce…
Engro Fertilizers launches UgAi app
Engro Fertilizers has launched “UgAi”, the first integrated agri e-commerce platform of Pakistan, to offer farmers relief by enabling direct purchase of fertilizers at official prices from the Company. In…
Chief Minister of Sindh inaugurated the First Pakistan International Date Palm Festival, 2024
Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, inaugurated the First Pakistan International Date Palm Festival in Karachi today in the presence Mr Kamran Tessori, Governor of Sindh and Mr Hamad…