The Punjab Food outlook report will, no doubt add great value to department's analytical decision making and the research and will also be of great value to farmers as it will inform them of the trends in various crops. It will also help farmers make informed decisions as to which crop to grow in order to yield maximum profits, said Minister for Agriculture Punjab Malik Nauman Ahmad Langrial.
He was speaking at the launching ceremony of Punjab Food outlook Report here on Wednesday. The Minister said Agriculture has been playing a pivotal role in the development of Pakistan since the green revolution of 1960s. It has been the backbone of our economy and a major contributor to prosperity of not only Punjab but for all of Pakistan.
"The current government is actively working towards the benefit of the farmers and helping them to increase their agricultural output by providing them with opportunities that will assist them in getting maximum production."
The Punjab Food Outlook report provides an overview of the key agricultural commodities, with comprehensive assessments and forecasts for three Rabi crops, wheat, gram and potatoes, covering 85% of the acreage in the winter season and it can be very helpful for the government to devise farmer-friendly policies.
The Minister also paid gratitude to the International Food Policy Research Institute - Pakistan (IFPRI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for their tireless efforts in putting together such an important report.
He appreciated the work of Agriculture Delivery Unit (ADU), International Food & Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) that they have collectively done to develop this extremely useful report.
Special Secretary Agriculture (Marketing) Punjab Ehsan Bhutta, Senior Research Fellow, International food Policy Research Institute - Pakistan (IFPRI) Prof Stephen Davies, Country Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Mina Dowlatchahi, Program Leader, International food Policy Research Institute - Pakistan (IFPRI) Abdul Wajid Rana also addressed the event.
Speakers said that this report would provide beneficial information to the growers about new trends of different crops and farmers can take appropriate decision in the light of this information regarding sowing of any crop for better returns.
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