CCRI, WWF aim to enhance cotton production using scientific methods
Last updated on: 26 February,2019 10:22 am
The use of modern technology has been called 'vital' for enhancing cotton production in Pakistan.
MULTAN (APP) – Cotton consumption is escalating across the globe but the production is less as compared to its consumption.
Central Cotton Research Institute Director Dr Zahid Mehmood chaired a training workshop and remarked “the cotton consumption could further increase in case of increased awareness on the benefits of cotton products at international level.”
The workshop was also attended by representative of World Wide Fund (WWF) Mehr Muhammad Saleem and other stakeholders of cotton crop.
Dr Zahid Mehmood said the main objective of holding the workshop was to consider different ways and means to improve cotton production.
He termed use of modern technology ‘vital’ for enhancing cotton production in Pakistan.
WWF Project Manager Mehr Muhammad Saleem informed that they were working to promote cotton as environmental friendly, low inputs expenses and easing cultivation methodology.
He further remarked that all stakeholders should be included in the programme to extend benefits of cotton products at the gross-root level.
Department of Agronomy and Plant Physiology and Chemistry Dr Muhammad Naveed Afzal and Dr Fiaz also briefed the participants about different steps for better production of cotton, profit generation, and pollution free cotton.
He suggested that farmers should remain in contact with cotton experts for improving yield.
Dr Fiaz discussed steps related to fertility of soil and soil analysis for bumper production.
CCRI Director Dr Zahid also lauded the efforts of WWF and stated that liaison between research departments with foreign scientists was not only beneficial for ensuring pollution free cotton but also help getting better price from international markets.
About hundred farmers were also present in the meeting.