F.P. Report
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that agriculture is the back bone of national economy, and the goal of self reliance, at the national level, can be achieved by increasing agricultural productivity, through promotion of latest agricultural technology.
The Chief Minister said that Punjab Government has adopted an effective strategy for creating awareness among the farmers about use of modern technology for the betterment of agriculture sector. He pointed out that Star Farm Pakistan has been introduced in the province for increasing agricultural productivity and enhancing commercial capability.
He informed that a special fund of Rs. 2 billion has been setup for modernization of agriculture sector. The Chief Minister said that collaboration between the Punjab Government and Star Farm Company China for promotion of agricultural products and capacity building of farmers is a highly auspicious step. The Chief Minister directed that the pace of implementation on Star Farming Project be further expedited.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a high-level meeting held at his Tent Office, Minar-e-Pakistan here today which reviewed in detail the pace of implementation on Star Farming Project and promotion of agricultural products.
Provincial Minister for Agriculture Ahmad Ali Aulakh, Members Assembly, Chairman Planning & Development, Secretaries of Finance and Agriculture departments, besides representatives of the farming community attended the meeting. The Agriculture Secretary and Mr. Hans Peter of Star Farm Company gave a detailed briefing regarding pace of implementation on the project.
Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that Pakistan is an agricultural country, majority population of which is associated with the agriculture sector. He noted that agriculture and livestock are two highly important sectors, and promotion of these can help the country in eradication of poverty and unemployment.
The Chief Minister said that national economy can be further strengthened by promoting agri-based industries. He hoped that, with the improvement of supply chain management and cooperation with Star Farm Network, the exports of agriculture and livestock products would be increased to a considerable level.
The Chief Minister said that as a result of collaboration with Star Farm Company, the farming community is benefiting from the experiences of China. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif suggested that, alongwith providing necessary training to the farmers, the Star Farm Company should also perform the role of facilitator for export of agricultural goods.
He directed early finalization of the process of selecting agricultural associated supplier companies, for which only such companies be selected, which have better coordination at the international market. The Chief Minister directed that road shows should also be conducted at Multan, Vehari, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal and other areas, besides making effective preparation for the international exhibition of agricultural products to be held in Berlin, Germany during the next year.
Earlier, Secretary Agriculture informed the Chief Minister about the programme of provision of loans for agri business, pace of ongoing projects in collaboration with Star Farm Company, along with other steps taken for the promotion of latest agricultural technology. The participants of the meeting presented their suggestions and proposals regarding export of agricultural products.
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that agriculture is the back bone of national economy, and the goal of self reliance, at the national level, can be achieved by increasing agricultural productivity, through promotion of latest agricultural technology.
The Chief Minister said that Punjab Government has adopted an effective strategy for creating awareness among the farmers about use of modern technology for the betterment of agriculture sector. He pointed out that Star Farm Pakistan has been introduced in the province for increasing agricultural productivity and enhancing commercial capability.
He informed that a special fund of Rs. 2 billion has been setup for modernization of agriculture sector. The Chief Minister said that collaboration between the Punjab Government and Star Farm Company China for promotion of agricultural products and capacity building of farmers is a highly auspicious step. The Chief Minister directed that the pace of implementation on Star Farming Project be further expedited.
The Chief Minister was presiding over a high-level meeting held at his Tent Office, Minar-e-Pakistan here today which reviewed in detail the pace of implementation on Star Farming Project and promotion of agricultural products.
Provincial Minister for Agriculture Ahmad Ali Aulakh, Members Assembly, Chairman Planning & Development, Secretaries of Finance and Agriculture departments, besides representatives of the farming community attended the meeting. The Agriculture Secretary and Mr. Hans Peter of Star Farm Company gave a detailed briefing regarding pace of implementation on the project.
Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that Pakistan is an agricultural country, majority population of which is associated with the agriculture sector. He noted that agriculture and livestock are two highly important sectors, and promotion of these can help the country in eradication of poverty and unemployment.
The Chief Minister said that national economy can be further strengthened by promoting agri-based industries. He hoped that, with the improvement of supply chain management and cooperation with Star Farm Network, the exports of agriculture and livestock products would be increased to a considerable level.
The Chief Minister said that as a result of collaboration with Star Farm Company, the farming community is benefiting from the experiences of China. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif suggested that, alongwith providing necessary training to the farmers, the Star Farm Company should also perform the role of facilitator for export of agricultural goods.
He directed early finalization of the process of selecting agricultural associated supplier companies, for which only such companies be selected, which have better coordination at the international market. The Chief Minister directed that road shows should also be conducted at Multan, Vehari, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal and other areas, besides making effective preparation for the international exhibition of agricultural products to be held in Berlin, Germany during the next year.
Earlier, Secretary Agriculture informed the Chief Minister about the programme of provision of loans for agri business, pace of ongoing projects in collaboration with Star Farm Company, along with other steps taken for the promotion of latest agricultural technology. The participants of the meeting presented their suggestions and proposals regarding export of agricultural products.
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