LAHORE
Chairman Pakistan Hi Tech Hybrid Seed Association Shahzad Ali Malik Thursday urged the government to tailor a viable strategy for rapid modernisation of agriculture sector on scientific lines for higher yield to meet food staple needs of population in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict and climate change.
Chairing a executive committee meeting of association here today he said agriculture sector a backbone of country’s economy is expected to boost to 3.9 percent during upcoming year.
He said agriculture sector posted growth of 4.4 percent against the last year growth of 3.5 percent while production of important crops including sugarcane,rice and maize achieved record production with impressive increase in per acre yield by using quality hi tech hybrid seeds.
He said revival of both these crops would not only support growth momentum but will also ease out balance of payment pressure through less imports of food grains.
It said it is pertinent to mention here that during the current fiscal year agriculture sector exceeded its envisaged targets.
He said if government make it fully ensure hundred percent use of hi tech hybrid seeds in rice and maize crops across the country that will guarantee triple production substantially enhancing the profitability of the growers and farmers.
