Balochistan govt begins work on multiple agro projects

Balochistan govt to train farmers, landowners on modern farming techniques

ISLAMABAD:

The government of Balochistan has initiated work on multiple agro projects with the aim to enhance the production in the province through modern technologies.

Talking to APP, an official of the Balochistan government said that the government began training programmes for farmers and landowners of the province on modern farming methods.

“The projects including, use of modern technology for water conservation, promotion of tunnel farming, strengthening of the Agricultural Department’s research laboratories, promotion of research and development and improvement through registration and certification of new varieties of wheat, rice, barley and vegetables were underway,” he said. “Around 27 previous agriculture projects were under way at the cost of Rs37,212 million, while 16 new ones with an estimated cost of Rs2,905 million were undertaken during the current year.”

 

Published in The Express Tribune, September 14^th, 2020.