Tapping Potential: Importance of agriculture discussed

LAHORE: The agriculture sector is the lifeline of Pakistan’s economy and it is adding around 25% to the economy, employing 42.3% of labour force and remains a major source of raw materials for several value-added sectors.

This was discussed in the speeches delivered by Chinese and Pakistani experts at CAC Pakistan Conference held in Lahore. The speakers added that joint ventures and transfer of latest technology is pre-requisite to avail full benefits from the potential of Pakistani agriculture sector.

Topics that came under discussion included China agrochemical manufacturing capability, Pakistani crops and demand for agrochemicals and machineries and pesticides registration management updates in Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Almas Hyder centred his discussion on low agriculture productivity and rising demand for food to encourage use of crop protection chemicals.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 4^th, 2018.

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