Productivity Enhancement Session for Small-Scale Cotton Farmers and Landlords
\n Karachi
\nThe Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP), with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the \u201cRISE for Impact: FPRW in the Cotton Supply Chain Project,\u201d organized training sessions for cotton-growing farmers and landlords in the districts of Sukkur and Khairpur to enhance productivity by promoting the use of innovative practices.
\nThe purpose of these sessions was to introduce innovative methods to increase cotton productivity and provide practical farming techniques, resource-saving strategies, and modern tools to improve yields and create sustainable incomes for small-scale cotton farmers and landlords\u2019 associations.
\nBriefing the background of the sessions, Syed Abaan, Project Coordinator at EFP, emphasized the importance of creating decent working conditions and improving cotton productivity within cotton-growing communities to foster fair and equitable businesses.
\nIjaz Ahmed, National Project Coordinator at the International Labour Organization, informed the participants about the importance of establishing farmers\u2019 associations and the need to promote cotton productivity in order to create a sustainable cotton supply chain in Pakistan.
\nHe also highlighted the importance of social dialogue and discussed how farmers and landlords can bring about positive changes within their communities, improving working conditions and motivating other stakeholders to engage in and support business compliance.
\nGulfam Nabi, Consultant, presented the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW), covering five key areas: freedom of association; eliminating forced labor, including practices like debt bondage and trafficking; abolishing child labor to protect children\u2019s education and development; promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment, free from discrimination; and ensuring safe and healthy workplaces that protect workers\u2019 physical and mental well-being.
\nMeer Muhammad Kolachi, Consultant, emphasized the need to improve cotton productivity and ensure cost reduction to enhance economic stability and bring sustainable change within Pakistan\u2019s cotton supply chain.
\nIn his presentation, he highlighted key factors such as climate, soil requirements, site selection, land preparation, cotton varieties, sowing time and methods, seed rate and spacing, irrigation management, nutrient management, pest management, harvesting, handling, and transportation.
\nHe also explained the challenges and issues faced in cotton growing and discussed how innovative approaches can be used for cost reduction and the development of cotton farms.
\nDuring the Cotton Productivity Enhancement session, participants identified challenges in accessing quality seeds, fertilizers, and equipment, which affect crop growth. The formation of associations was emphasized as a way to pool resources, reduce costs, and negotiate better prices.
\nThis collaboration also improves access to financing and shared machinery, enhancing productivity and ensuring long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Productivity Enhancement Session for Small-Scale Cotton Farmers and Landlords Karachi The Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP), with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the \u201cRISE for Impact: FPRW in the Cotton Supply Chain Project,\u201d organized training sessions for cotton-growing farmers and landlords in the districts of Sukkur and Khairpur to enhance productivity […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":466052,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-466031","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n