Urge use of new technology to combat problems faced by growers .

Revives advisory committees, will formulate a progressive policy.

Industrialists advise govt to reduce yearly holidays in the face of loadshedding.

Also hope govt will restore investor confidence in country’s economy.

Speakers stress framing policy to ensure survival of agro-based economy.

Dearth of funds leads to their closure in last four months every year.

PTEA decries discriminatory policies in gas load-shedding.

Sector thrives on growing demand for yarn from China.

Dutch-funded organisation encourages farmers to opt for biogas.

Also ask government to eliminate the SRO culture.