{"id":490438,"date":"2025-07-16T08:29:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T03:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=490438"},"modified":"2025-07-16T08:29:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T03:29:59","slug":"minister-vows-it-integration-in-farming-for-high-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/minister-vows-it-integration-in-farming-for-high-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Minister vows IT integration in farming for high growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report<br \/>\nPESHAWAR<br \/>\nKhyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s Provincial Minister for Agriculture Major retd Sajjad Barkwal chaired a meeting of district officers from various wings of the Agriculture Department in Malakand district, held in Peshawar. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Science, Information, and Technology, Dr. Shafqat Ayaz also attended the meeting.<br \/>\nAddressing the meeting, Provincial Minister for Agriculture Major retired Sajjad Barkwal emphasized the significance of Malakand\u2019s agricultural sector, stating that it \u201cawaits dedicated attention, and with improved focus, the district can yield premium crops.\u201d He directed district officers to prioritize maximizing benefits from projects under the Annual Development Program (ADP), stressing that special attention must be paid to fully utilize ongoing ADP schemes.<br \/>\nThe Provincial Minister underscored the importance of consulting local representatives in planning and executing development projects, affirming that developmental initiatives and other activities in Malakand will be carried out in consultation with provincial cabinet members and assembly members belonging to the district.<br \/>\nCiting the agricultural priorities under Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur\u2019s leadership, the Provincial Minister stated, \u201cSpecial focus is being placed on agricultural development across the province under CM\u2019s vision. Adequate measures are being taken to cultivate barren land.\u201d<br \/>\nHe highlighted the success of new cultivation initiatives, noting that olive and saffron farming projects launched in various districts are yielding encouraging results. Emphasizing technology\u2019s role, he added, \u201cOptimal use of information technology is indispensable for agricultural progress.\u201d<br \/>\nDr. Shafqat Ayaz, Special Assistant for Science and Technology, endorsed the Minister\u2019s stance, pledging, all possible support will be extended to enhance the use of information technology in agriculture. He assured full cooperation with the Agriculture Department in this regard. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report PESHAWAR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s Provincial Minister for Agriculture Major retd Sajjad Barkwal chaired a meeting of district officers from various wings of the Agriculture Department in Malakand district, held in Peshawar. Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Science, Information, and Technology, Dr. Shafqat Ayaz also attended the meeting. 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