Pakistan looks to utilize Australian expertise in agriculture, livestock
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
Govt allocates Rs400 billion to enhance agricultural yields, Rs20 billion to be invested in the livestock sector
The government, in collaboration with the Special Investment Facilitation Council, is set to leverage Australia’s expertise in agriculture and livestock to boost food and milk production nationwide.
To support these initiatives, the government has allocated Rs400 billion to enhance agricultural yields. This funding will facilitate various projects, including the distribution of Kisan Cards, the provision of green tractors, and the implementation of solar energy solutions.
In addition, Rs20 billion will be invested in the livestock sector, focusing on the introduction of livestock farmer cards and strategies to combat livestock diseases.
A target has been set to breed 400,000 calves to ensure the export of disease-free meat while addressing the challenges posed by cattle diseases.
These initiatives are expected to significantly strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural framework, improve food security, and contribute to the country’s economic stability.
Reference Link:- https://tribune.com.pk/story/2508128/pakistan-looks-to-utilise-australian-expertise-in-agriculture-livestock
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
