ISLAMABAD
Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday emphasized that cooperative farming is the backbone of sustainable agriculture in the country, besides contributing significantly in economic growth and social prosperity.
The minister chaired a high-level meeting on cooperative farming and marketing, which was also attended by Rana Iftikhar Muhammad, President, Chamber of Agriculture Punjab, along with other stakeholders, said a press release. He noted that small and medium farmers, who constitute the majority of cultivators, face serious challenges in accessing modern technology, affordable inputs, and profitable markets. Cooperative farming, he said, provides a collective solution to these issues. “Cooperative farming ensures that every farmer, regardless of land size, has access to advanced machinery, climate-smart techniques, interest-free agri-finance, and direct market linkages.
