Govt to establish ‘Model Farms’

SIALKOT: The provincial government has planned to establish ‘Model Farms’ across the province in the near future, the Agriculture Department told APP on Sunday.

“The basic objective of the programme is to extend technical and financial support to key players in selected horticulture value chains of Punjab for improving quality, enhancing productivity and increased export,” the official added.

“After realising the immense business potential in the export of horticulture products, the Punjab government would provide a grant of Rs7.5 million each on matching grant basis (50:50) to promote investment in fruit and vegetable processing, storage, logistics and other value-added business in the province.”

According to the programme, such processing facilities are linked with selected value chains like mango, citrus, potato, vegetable and floriculture. Interested individuals and firms have been directed to apply for a grant before December 19.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 9^th, 2019.