Trade deal: Pakistan set to become member of hybrid rice seed exporting club

Following various national regulatory procedures, the first consignment is expected to be exported in April

LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to become a member of the elite hybrid rice seed exporting club next month, after executing the pioneering trade deal with the Philippines. Following various national regulatory procedures, the first high yielding hybrid rice seed consignment of 100 tons is expected to be exported in April.

This seed will be sufficient to cultivate about 15,000 acres of land. As this hybrid seed is produced in harsh weather conditions of Sindh’s coastal areas, it is suitable for plantation in the changing climate of China and other far eastern countries of Asia, offering tremendous export market.  Even, our neighbouring country, India can take huge benefits from this seed technology, said Guard Agricultural Research and Services CEO Shahzad Ali Malik. 

Published in The Express Tribune, March 21^st, 2018.

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