Solar Technology Help Agri, Economic Growth
Fakhir Rizvi Published August 01, 2016 | 09:59 PM
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Augst,2016) : Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) senior scientist Dr. Munir Ahmad on Monday said the use of solar technology in agriculture sector would help in boosting economic growth in the country. Talking to APP, he said the PARC was playing a significant role in making the country self-sufficient in food production.
Dr. Munir said the PARC had introduced new innovations and technologies for the development of agriculture sector. The organization has transferred these technologies to farmers which include zero tillage drill, wheat straw chopper, rice thresher, seed processor, groundnut digger/thresher, canola thresher, fertilizer band placement wheat drill, seed drill and other machines like solar energy system to dry fruit and vegetables, wheat and rice sowing machine, olive oil extraction machine and many other farm machinery.
In Pakistan, he said that annual production of fruits was 6 million ton but 30 to 40 per cent fruits go wasted due to improper facilities for its management. If fruits and vegetables are produced according to healthy and safety standards than we can earn huge foreign exchange through exports, he added.
"The agriculture sector has great potential to raise employment opportunities in rural areas as well as progress towards national food security and economic development," he added. To a question, he said that horticulture sector was contributing 11.8 per cent share to the national economy.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
US ambassador meets Senate Chairman, discusses bilateral ties
UHS to issue MBBS degrees within three months after final result
Aiman Khan granted UAE Golden Visa
PSX achieves significant milestone, surpasses 72,000 mark
Pak Vs NZ T20I: Orphaned children extended special invitation to watch match
Finance Minister lauds UNDP’s unwavering support during floods
President Raisi leaves for Iran from Karachi
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 24 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 24 April 2024
Punjab CM inaugurates Pakistan’s first Virtual Women Police Station
Dutch model Donny Roelvink embraces Islam
Experts raise concerns over introduction of 10-stick packs
More Stories From Pakistan
-
US ambassador meets Senate Chairman, discusses bilateral ties
3 minutes ago -
Federation, provinces to jointly overcome biggest challenge of economic stability: PM
10 minutes ago -
Annual Sports Gala inaugurated at GMC
10 minutes ago -
Comprehensive plan afoot for development of Tank: Farhan Hakeem
10 minutes ago -
'Vocational education vital for country development'
10 minutes ago -
DC chairs emergency response committee meeting
20 minutes ago
-
COMSTECH organizes Certificate Course on Neurology in Kampala, Uganda
20 minutes ago -
Drug dealer held with over 2 kg hashish
20 minutes ago -
Students urged to make earth safe for coming generations
30 minutes ago -
Policemen awarded for best performance
40 minutes ago -
Book 'Physics and Cosmology' exploring science, spirituality conduits launched at IPRI
40 minutes ago -
Four factory workers injured in boiler explosion died
40 minutes ago