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Oct 23, 20262 min read
Punjab Green Tractor Scheme 2026: Apply by October 30 for Rs. 1 Million Subsidy
The Punjab Agriculture Department has extended the application deadline for the Chief Minister Punjab High-Power Green Tractor Programme to October 30, 2026. The extension gives eligible farmers additional time to apply for subsidized tractors aimed at supporting agricultural activities and improving farming efficiency across the province. Under the programme, the government plans to provide 9,500 tractors with engine capacities of 75 horsepower or above. Eligible applicants will receive a subs
Read moreOct 15, 20264 min read
Punjab Farmers Face Kisan Card Delays and Unpaid Sugarcane Dues
Punjab Assembly lawmakers call for faster Kisan Card payments, better banking services, release of mortgaged property and timely sugarcane dues.
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Livestock CareAug 24, 20263 min read
Inside Punjab's Livestock & Dairy Development Department: What It Means for Farmers
How Punjab's provincial livestock department supports smallholder herds through vaccination drives, artificial insemination, and extension services — and how farmers can make the most of it.
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Livestock CareAug 10, 20263 min read
Agricultural and Livestock Financing in Pakistan: How Farmers Access Government-Backed Credit
A practical look at how smallholder and commercial livestock farmers in Pakistan can access concessional financing — from Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited to mandatory agricultural lending targets at commercial banks.
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Livestock CareJul 27, 20263 min read
Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Pakistan: Understanding Government Vaccination Campaigns
Foot-and-Mouth Disease remains one of the most consequential livestock health risks in Pakistan. Here's how government vaccination campaigns work, and what farmers should be doing between them.
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Livestock CareJul 13, 20263 min read
Sahiwal and Cholistani Cattle: Punjab's Push to Preserve Indigenous Livestock Breeds
Punjab is home to some of South Asia's most valuable indigenous cattle breeds. Here's why conserving breeds like Sahiwal and Cholistani matters, and what programs like the Cholistan Livestock Development Project are trying to achieve.
Read moreLivestock CareJun 29, 20263 min read
Dairy Value Chains in Punjab: How Public-Private Partnerships Are Changing Milk Production
From village milk collection points to cold-chain logistics, Punjab's dairy sector is being reshaped by partnerships between government programs and private processors. Here's what's changing for farmers.
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Agri-TechnologyJun 15, 20263 min read
Precision Agriculture in Punjab: Satellite and Sensor Technology Reaches Smallholder Farms
Precision agriculture used to mean expensive equipment out of reach for most Pakistani farmers. That's beginning to change — here's how satellite data and low-cost sensors are becoming accessible to smaller operations.
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Agri-TechnologyJun 1, 20263 min read
The Prime Minister's Agriculture Emergency Programme: Pakistan's Push for Food Security
A look at the federal Agriculture Emergency Programme's goals around self-sufficiency in key crops, water conservation, and livestock development — and what it has meant on the ground for farmers.
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