Pakistan Agriculture News / Discussions

[Waz]

So hopefully we won't see it on their rice anymore. Good, many English folks, African folks love that rice.

 

[Dalit]

So hopefully we won't see it on their rice anymore. Good, many English folks, African folks love that rice.

Arabs are also addicted to basmati.

 

[Foinikas]

From now on we will say that Basmati is Pakistani and not Indian?

 

[Dalit]

From now on we will say that Basmati is Pakistani and not Indian?

Pakistan has recently secured significant legal victories in key international markets against India's attempts to claim exclusive rights:


Key Wins for Pakistan
New Zealand: The New Zealand High Court recently rejected an appeal by India seeking exclusive certification trademark rights for Basmati. The court upheld a previous ruling that the Basmati growing area spans both Pakistan and India and that granting India exclusive rights would unfairly disadvantage Pakistani producers.

Australia: Australia's Registrar of Trade Marks also previously ruled that the term "Basmati" cannot be exclusively restricted to rice certified by India, recognizing that genuine Basmati is produced outside India as well.

Kenya: India has also reportedly faced setbacks in trademark claims related to Basmati in Kenya.

These rulings in Australia and New Zealand are being viewed as major boosts to Pakistan's position in the global trade battle.

Status in the European Union (EU)

The most significant, and still unresolved, battle is over the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in the European Union.
No Final Decision Yet: The EU has not yet ruled in favor of either country.

The Dispute: India first applied for the GI tag, which would grant it exclusive rights to the name "Basmati" in the EU. Pakistan opposed this and later filed its own GI application.

EU Position: The EU has generally been urging both India and Pakistan to reach a compromise and submit a joint application, recognizing the common heritage of Basmati in the regions of both countries. This dispute is also reportedly complicating negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and the EU.

In summary, Pakistan has successfully defended its right to use the Basmati name in countries like New Zealand and Australia, but the critical EU GI status is still pending a final decision.

This is the ugly Ganges rat enemy we are dealing with.

 

[Waz]

Arabs are also addicted to basmati.

Lol hahah how could I forget them. Thanks for that.

 

[Waz]

From now on we will say that Basmati is Pakistani and not Indian?

Yes indeed.

 

[Foinikas]

Yes indeed.

I wonder how Uncle Ben's will handle this. Although,I can't remember if they mention anything about Indian rice. Maybe just the type of rice or place of origin. I used to eat a lot of Uncle Ben's Basmati,the one in the satchels.

 

[Master Chief]

I wonder how Uncle Ben's will handle this. Although,I can't remember if they mention anything about Indian rice. Maybe just the type of rice or place of origin. I used to eat a lot of Uncle Ben's Basmati,the one in the satchels.

We have no formal border dispute with Uncle Ben, nor are we under existential threat from his hegemonic activities, as far as I am aware. We may quietly overlook his act of product appropriation provided he preserves his neutral geopolitical posture.

 

[Muji.Iqbal]

Notice how the ugly chirpy Hindutva of PDF are avoiding this topic all together.

It is hardly surprising that In/diots are avoiding this topic.

 

[SoulSpokesman]

@Muji.Iqbal @Dalit

Notice how the ugly chirpy Hindutva of PDF are avoiding this topic all together.

Tumne pukara aur hum chale aaye,
Jaan hatheli pur le aaye:

This judgement has come quite sometime back has been fact checked and found to be false. We are still exporting basmati rice with great gusto.

Regards

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

'Crop stubble fires down 70% this year'​

Fire-control system for agricultural fields has been made fully effective this year

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LAHORE:
Punjab has recorded progress this season in curbing the burning of crop residues, a long-standing source of winter smog. According to the environment department, authorities had launched a field operation for the first time using fire-fighting bowsers and modern machinery, resulting in an estimated 70 per cent reduction in stubble-burning incidents.

Provincial Environment Secretary Silwat Saeed said the fire-control system for agricultural fields had been made fully effective this year. She explained that 66 quick-response units were deployed across key agricultural districts and along major motorways.


These units douse fires within minutes, limiting the spread of smoke and significantly reducing the risk of intensified smog.

The official stated that powerful tractors, 6,000-litre water bowsers and long-range high-pressure guns enabled teams to reach remote farmland and extinguish flames before they spread.

The department also set up nine surveillance squads operating round the clock. As soon as any fire alert was received, teams were dispatched, ensuring constant field coverage throughout the season.

The highest number of quick-response units was deployed in Sheikhupura, 22, while Gujranwala and Sargodha had eight each. Faisalabad was assigned six units, Kasur and Hafizabad seven, Sialkot five and Nankana Sahib four, covering all high-risk zones.

According to Secretary Silwat Saeed, initial indicators show an improvement in air quality as a result of the coordinated measures.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

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Pakistan recorded 5 Times increase in Chilogza (Pine Nut) Production​

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

China to set up agricultural machinery plants in Punjab​

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LAHORE: A high-level Chinese delegation visiting Punjab on the invitation of Punjab agriculture minister has announced to establish plants for manufacturing of state-of-the-art agricultural machinery in the province.

According to the delegation, Chinese machinery manufactured locally will match the purchasing power of farmers, and equipment produced in Chinese company plants in Punjab will be tailored to local needs. The delegation further shared that locally produced machinery will also be exported, and Chinese agricultural experts will play an active role in capacity building of Punjab’s agricultural scientists.

The Chinese delegation disclosed this during a meeting with the officials of the agriculture department on Friday. Punjab Secretary Agriculture Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, Secretary Livestock Punjab Ahmad Aziz and other high officials also attended the meeting. Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo welcomed the delegation on behalf of the Agriculture Department. The performance of the working groups formed between the Agriculture Department and Chinese companies was comprehensively reviewed.


Speaking on the occasion, Iftikhar Ali Sahoo said that during the visit to China, five important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, which included satellite-based crop monitoring, revival of cotton and seed R&D, technical assistance for establishing a centre of excellence and high-tech farm mechanization program.

He added that the recommendations for implementing these MoUs have been finalized. He stated that there is a vast scope for high-tech farm mechanization in Punjab, and according to the vision of the Chief Minister Punjab, China’s cooperation is essential for materializing farm mechanization in the province. The Chief Minister is providing generous resources to transform agriculture in Punjab. He further said that China is a global leader in modern agricultural technology, and the Government of Punjab will provide full facilitation to Chinese companies manufacturing advanced agricultural machinery.

The Chinese delegation stated that practical steps have already begun to adopt China’s agricultural model in Punjab, and cooperation for promoting farm mechanization in the province will be further strengthened.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2025

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistani agriculture graduates complete advanced training in China​

By Mariam Raheem | Gwadar Pro
Nov 25, 2025

CHENGDU-China’s Institute of Urban Agriculture under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) on Nov. 20 held a graduation ceremony for the second batch of 1,000 Pakistani agriculture specialists trained under the Pakistani prime minister’s capacity-building initiative in Chengdu, China’s southwest province of Sichuan.

The graduation ceremony for the second batch of 1,000 Pakistani agriculture specialists in Chengdu, China [Photo provided to GP]

The three-month programme, designed around Pakistan’s agricultural development needs, focused on agricultural mechanisation and fruit and vegetable processing technologies. It also included training in “low-altitude + agriculture” applications – the use of drones and other aerial technologies in farming – aimed at building skills in smart machinery R&D and digital farm management.

Tanvir A. Bhatti, Pakistan’s consul general in Chengdu, thanked CAAS and the institute for hosting the programme and congratulated the graduates. He said the specialists, carrying “the agricultural wisdom of Sichuan and the achievements of China-Pakistan cooperation,” would help advance bilateral agricultural collaboration.

 

[ghazi52]

Experts warn of prolonged dry weather​

Stress need to protect melting glaciers for population of entire region

Our Correspondent
November 26, 2025

ISLAMABAD: Experts have called for creating awareness and sensitising people and policymakers to the impact of climate change as the federal capital can feel its impact through prolonged dry weather.

Speakers at a talk organised by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) on Tuesday stressed that dry climatic conditions in Islamabad could not be seen in isolation because of melting glaciers.

The event also displayed the internationally recognised documentary series "Voices from the Roof of the World (VRW)", highlighting the far-reaching impact of environmental change on local communities and even wildlife across Central and South Asia. The series covers documentaries belonging to the region around the Himalayas to Pamirs.