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Islamabad: The government is committed to reviving cotton production through farmer-focused interventions, research-driven solutions, and improved service delivery in the agriculture sector. This was stated by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, while chairing a high-level meeting on Friday in Islamabad to review and accelerate efforts for increasing cotton yield across the country.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister stressed that enhancing cotton yield is essential not only for the sustainability of the textile value chain but also for improving the livelihoods of farmers and boosting rural incomes. He emphasized the timely provision of quality inputs such as certified seeds and pesticides, improved pest control methods, adoption of climate-resilient farming techniques, and farmer awareness through strengthened extension services.
He also directed relevant departments to expedite policy measures and technological innovations to help bridge the yield gap and ensure better returns for cotton growers.