Facilitating farmers

Letter July 22, 2023
Facilitating farmers

KARACHI:

The Punjab Agriculture Department has, according to media reports, distributed 9 million bags of urea fertiliser through e-Fertilizer Distribution System, and around 177,000 farmers have benefited from the move. Additionally, the Punjab Information Technology Board has planned to facilitate agriculture staff, dealers and farmers regarding the purchase of fertilizer. It has resolved to ensure timely availability of quality fertiliser as well as price control.

Pakistan’s agriculture sector is already struggling due to which farmers are facing serious challenges. Under the circumstances, the steps being taken by the authorities in Punjab are commendable, as they will help develop agriculture sector in the province which will prove beneficial for uplifting the country’s economy. Other provinces should learn from Punjab and take steps to facilitate the farmers.

Farah Naz, Saeed Ahmed

Turbat

Published in The Express Tribune, July 22nd, 2023.

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