Summary Says the government is planning to introduce a sustainable agri credit system for small farmers.
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan termed that food security is as necessary as national security.
Addressing a seminar on “How business can transform Pakistan agriculture” at LUMS on Saturday, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan said that the government has turned agriculture into a fully viable economic industry by changing the policy framework and terms of trade. He said that the present government plans to introduce a sustainable agri credit system to ensure provision of substantial amount for small farmers.
He emphasized the seriousness of the government to turn agriculture into a fully viable economic industry by changing the policy framework and terms of trade. He said that the Government plans to introduce a sustainable agri credit system to ensure provision of substantial amount for small farmers.
He said new agriculture policy would be presented after the approval from highest level. Development of livestock, self sufficiency in oil seeds and enhanced efforts in the areas of fisheries and horticulture would be its salient characteristics.
The event was organized by LUMS with the collaboration of Pakistan Agriculture Council.
