The agriculture sector of Pakistan can lead country to the economic stability provided conducive policies are formed, transfers of technology and joint ventures with the developed countries, particularly with China, are ensured.
It was crux of the speeches delivered by Pakistani and Chinese experts at 5th CAC Pakistan Summit-2019 here on Wednesday. Sub-Council of Chemical Industry's Vice Chairperson of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Madam Ma Chunyan, LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar, Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmad, Convener LCCI Standing Committee on Agriculture Engr Jawed Salim Qureshi, representatives of CCPIT, Dr Muhammad Azher Ali, Dr Muhammad Ashfaq, Asif Majeed, Dr Anjum Ali Bhuttar, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema and various others spoke on the occasion
The experts shared their expertise on China Agrochemical Manufacturing Capability, Trends & Future, Pakistani Crops and Demand for Agrochemicals & Machineries, Pesticides Registration Management Updates in Pakistan, Most Sold Pesticides and Future Trend in Pakistan, Pakistani Pesticides Market and Import & Export Situation, Pakistani Fertilizers Market and Future Development, Current Status and Future Trend of Agricultural Machineries, Current Status of Chinese Agricultural Machinery Industry & leading Machinery and Technology.
Madam Ma Chanyan said that CAC Pakistan has attained a great attention of the international community. She said that China has experienced very fast development in all aspects of life including agriculture sector. She said that there is dire need to transfer advance agriculture technologies from China to Pakistan and CAC Pakistan is doing a big role in this regard.
LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh expressed views on low agriculture productivity, growing demand for food, post harvest losses and need for technological advancement. He said that factors like low agriculture productivity and growing demand for food encourage the use of crop protection chemicals. It is worth noticing that the use of sub-standard pesticides on fruits, vegetables and crops causes health and environment hazards. He said, "We have to be very cautious while selecting the right quality pesticides and while using the right amount of these chemicals.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2019
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