QUETTA (6 AM Report): The Governor Balochistan, Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has emphasized that we have to take revolutionary measures for putting agriculture and livestock sectors on modern lines in the province.
He said that Pakistan would become third most populous country of the world by 2050, and in view of we need to make wise planning keeping in view the present and future needs of food.
However, unfortunately, we are depending on other countries to get quality seeds. He also said that Balochistan has the capacity to meet the requirements of livestock of the whole country.
These views were expressed by the Governor while addressing the consultative session on the promotion of agro-based trade, here at a local hotel on Friday.
The event was organized by the Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS) and attended by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Abdul Malik Tareen, Vice Chancellor of Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Professor Dr. Khalid Hafeez, Vice Chancellor of Loralai University, Dr. Ehsan Kakar, Principal Secretary to Governor, Muhammad Hashim Ghilzai, former Vice Chancellor Lasbela University, Dr. Dost Muhammad Baloch besides other stake holders including industrialists, agriculturists, policy makers, researchers and practitioners.
Addressing the session, Governor regretfully pointed out that the whole agriculture and livestock sectors of Balochistan are keeping the status quo despite having vast potential.
This is evident from the fact that we are just failed to prepare a comprehensive strategy based on the agri-trade.
He noted with concern that on one hand, our growers are unaware of modern agricultural means, while on the other hand, there is least input of the agricultural experts in this regard.
He stressed the need to fully utilize the rains in different areas of the province especially in MUsakhail and Zhob.
He said that we can cultivate the barren lands even through use of modern science and technology in the province, but for the purpose, we would be needing the guidance of agricultural experts. He also stressed the need to make our growers aware about drip irrigation system in order to meet the shortage of water.
In the end, Governor distributed commemorative shields among the organizers and experts.
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