A delegation of Chinese Company M/s Shaanxi Xintong Intelligent Company demonstrated the working of solar energy water pump, Sprinkle and Drip Irrigation system at village Mann near Kasur, says a press release received here on Monday. The President of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), Muhammad Zaka Ashraf, Public, Media representatives and a large number of farmers participated in the demonstration.
"This is the continuation of the strenuous efforts made by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani regarding welfare and promotion of the ignored community of farmers," said by Zaka Ashraf.
He further stated that China is cooperating with Pakistan in all sectors, adding that our economy is based on agriculture and there is a fear that shortage of irrigation water will be at its maximum in the coming years. Introduction of such cost saving technologies will add a lot to the national economy.
The Head of Chinese delegation Yuxinlu said that the solar energy based irrigation can revolutionise the Pakistani agriculture sector and can go a long way in achieving the food-security for the teeming millions of Pakistan.-PR
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