Gargi Parsai

The attack of white fly in the surrounding areas of Multan is in full swing and the farmers are facing a lot of problems because of having no guidelines from the field staff of the agriculture department.

Farmers, Ijaz Ahmad, Muhammad Tariq, and Zahid told Business Recorder that farmers had done a lot of sprays on the crops due to non-availability of guidance from the agriculture department after which the growth process in the plants has stopped.

CHICAGO: After an extremely worrisome start that fanned fears of famine and economic devastation, the most crucial American crop is now on track for a bountiful harvest, the government said Tuesday.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting the second-highest corn yield on record with production of 12.3 billion bushels, nearly 600 million bushels more than it anticipated earlier in the summer.

"We dodged a bullet," said Bill Nelson, a grains analyst for Wachovia.

Collectors ensure judicious use of water

No shortage of fertilizers, says Thanjavur Collector
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CHENNAI: The kuruvai crop is being raised smoothly in the Cauvery delta through judicious use of water, Collectors of the districts covered by the delta informed Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on Tuesday.