Korean Ambassador to Pakistan Professor Dr Song Jong-hwan on Wednesday called for cementing agricultural and academia ties between both countries in order to create new business and investment environment and to get benefit from each other experiences. He was talking to University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan.
He said that enhanced agricultural relations will open up new avenue of progress for the two countries. He said that increased academia ties are essential to share the experiences of the both countries and to get benefit from each experience. He was of the view that new agricultural products should be promoted among the countries.
They also discussed possibilities of establishing the farmers' extension centre at the campus that will help in promoting latest agricultural techniques for ensuring the food security. Talking about agriculture, UAF Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said that cotton productivity of the country is one million bales it more than the last year. Besides, wheat production is also jacked to one million tonnes compared to the last year. He also sought the assistance of Korea in potatoes seed. He said that lack of availability of quality seed is resulting in low per acre production.
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