LAHORE
\nA meeting held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday reviewed sustainable measures for higher crop yield and promotion of agriculture. During the meeting, suggestions regarding high-quality seeds and agrochemicals to achieve better crop yield were considered.
\nIt was also agreed to allocate special zones for agriculture in the special economic zones. The chief minister asked for a workable plan to increase the production of gram and pulses in Punjab. \u201cBy increasing the production of pulses, a valuable amount of foreign exchange can be saved every year,\u201d he pointed out.
\n\u201cThe promotion of agricultural exports along with self-sufficiency in agriculture is our common mission. Facilities are being created for investment in the agriculture sector. One window facility will be provided to the investors,\u201d he added. \u201cWe are also working with the private sector to promote corporate farming. Large-scale reforms are being brought for the prosperity of farmers and the development of agriculture,\u201d he claimed.
\n\u201cIf the farmer makes progress, Pakistan will make progress,\u201d he highlighted. \u201cCredit goes to Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his team for the record increase in the area under cotton cultivation in Punjab,\u201d the agricultural experts said.
\n\u201cWorkable measures are indispensable for the development of value-added agriculture industries. Implementation of the water management plan for crops and the proportionate use of fertilizers should be ensured,\u201d they stressed.
\nThe chief minister assured the participants of the implementation of feasible proposals.
\nProvincial ministers, officers concerned and the representatives of the local and multinational companies were present in the meeting.
\nThe representatives of the companies appreciated the efforts of the Punjab government for the promotion of agriculture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LAHORE A meeting held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday reviewed sustainable measures for higher crop yield and promotion of agriculture. During the meeting, suggestions regarding high-quality seeds and agrochemicals to achieve better crop yield were considered. It was also agreed to allocate special zones for agriculture in the special […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-345389","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n