ISLAMABAD
\nIn a major development for Pakistan\u2019s agriculture sector, the Variety Evaluation Committee has recommended 10 new high-yield pulse varieties for cultivation to boost food productivity in the country.
\nThe new varieties of pulses recommended by the committee for cultivation in Pakistan are NIFA Mung-24, NIAB-CH26, NIAB-CH30, NIAB-CH32, NIAB-CH69, NIAB-CH73, NARC Lentil 24, NARC Mung 24 and Mahnoor 24.
\nThe Variety Evaluation Committee met at the Pakistan Agriculture Research Council under the chairmanship of Dr Imtiaz Hussain, Member of Plant Sciences Division. Seed certification and agricultural scientists also participated in the meeting.
\nSpeaking on the occasion, Dr Imtiaz expressed his faith that the release of high-yielding pulse varieties would contribute to improving pulses productivity in the country.
\nHe also emphasized PARC\u2019s commitment to support public and private sector institutes and seed companies in evaluating and releasing new varieties.
\nHailing the development, Federal Minister of Industries and Production and National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer said consistent and result-oriented efforts are needed to improve research and boost production of fine quality seed varieties.
\nIn a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research Sajid Shah, the federal minister said the new pulse varieties are a milestone and a step towards increasing the productivity of pulses and overall agricultural development in the country.
\n\u201cThis development is a significant step towards enhancing productivity and profitability in the agriculture sector,\u201d he added. The minister commended the scientists and researchers for their hard work and dedication in developing these new varieties. He said the new pulse varieties will not only benefit farmers but also contribute towards ensuring food security in the country.
\n\u201cWe will continue to making strenuous efforts for the promotion and growth of the agriculture sector in Pakistan. We will work towards providing farmers with the necessary support, resources, and technology to further enhance their productivity and income,\u201d he maintained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD In a major development for Pakistan\u2019s agriculture sector, the Variety Evaluation Committee has recommended 10 new high-yield pulse varieties for cultivation to boost food productivity in the country. The new varieties of pulses recommended by the committee for cultivation in Pakistan are NIFA Mung-24, NIAB-CH26, NIAB-CH30, NIAB-CH32, NIAB-CH69, NIAB-CH73, NARC Lentil 24, NARC Mung […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-401066","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n