Oranges and lemons: Two-day fruit and vegetable exhibition kicks off

Production and Livelihood department at FATA Secretariat arranged exhibition to showcase agricultural products.


News Desk November 26, 2013
Two-day fruit and vegetable exhibition kicks off. PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS



The Production and Livelihood department at the FATA Secretariat arranged a two-day fruit and vegetable exhibition to showcase agricultural products. The event was held at the Agricultural Research Institute, Tarnab.


Fata Additional Chief Secretary Arbab Muhammad Arif inaugurated the exhibition and said officials at the agriculture department will work hard to facilitate the farming community and promote agricultural productivity in the region.

“Every effort will be made to enhance productivity, which will not only provide food security but also a source of earning for residents of Fata,” Arif added. He stressed farmers in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas  (Fata) need to consult the department’s local officials and apprise them of any issue for early redressal. Appreciating the event, he said it is an excellent opportunity for farmers to show their hard work.

A Mohmand Agency elder present at the exhibition requested that seeds for various seasonal and hybrid fruits and vegetables should be distributed by the department’s offices on time to the registered farmers so they are able to sow them on time, to maximise their yield. Another elder requested the additional chief secretary to direct authorities to extend special incentives to farmers in Fata due to the losses caused by militancy.

Arif visited every stall and talked with staffers about the characteristics of vegetables and fruits produced in each agency and welcomed their recommendations for further quality and quantity control. Others in attendance included senior officials of the forest directorates, tribal elders and farmers.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 26th, 2013.

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