The Economic Coordinating Committee of the Cabinet of Ministers imposed a ban on the export of onions until May 30, 2020. The ban also applies to red pepper.
Punjab asked the Prime Minister’s office to ban the export of onions and red pepper, as there is a risk of rising prices for these goods due to a possible shortage.
Also, the Economic Coordinating Committee approved an additional technical grant of about $ 6 billion for the Pakistan Naya Housing and Development Program and about $ 1.5 billion for the Afghan Ministry of Planning.
In summary of the Ministry of Commerce, the import of controlled chemicals through commercial importers was allowed. Such substances include acetone, ethyl ether, anthracitic acid, sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid.
Did you know? The government of Pakistan has decided to increase the level of education of farmers. Starting in January 2020, they will be given smartphones to introduce modern technology in agriculture.
In another summary by the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the public sector was allowed to purchase 82.5 million tons of wheat at $ 18.97 for the upcoming season. If necessary, 0.5 million tons will be imported during the year to meet any shortage.
- Over the year, the price of seed onions in Ukraine increased 6.5-7 times, after which, with the onset of warming and growth in demand for the product, its value increased 1.5 times since the beginning of the month, Info-Shuvar analysts said.
- Last weekend, the market experienced another jump in onion prices.
- Earlier we wrote about when to clean leeks and how to prepare it for storage.
