According to Dr Nur Ullah, Senior Scientific Officer at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Pakistan needs a developed and modernized fruit and vegetable sector to better cater to the international market in terms of quality, quantity and sustainability.
Ha has stated that a thriving fruit and vegetable sector is not only vital to food security but it also plays a pivotal role in the economic uplift of a nation. In the case of Pakistan – a country heavily dependent on agriculture – development and modernization of the food and vegetable sector hold immense significance.
“By adopting modern farming techniques, leveraging technology, and promoting research and development, farmers can increase their yield that will improve their income and provide a significant boost to the economy,” he said.
Pakistan’s fruit and vegetable exports are currently concentrated in a few commodities, with citrus fruit (kinnow in particular), mangoes, dates, onions and potatoes constituting more than 80% of the export revenues generated.
Source: nation.com.pk
