Pakistan Agricultural Research Council organized “National Workshop on Soybean Production in Pakistan” on Moday. Dr. Kauser Abdulla Malik, the Federal Minister for the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
Captain (Rtd) Muhammad Mehmood, Federal Secretary of MNFS&R, Ms. Florence Rolle, Country Representative of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Dr. Iqrar Ahmed Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, were also in attendance.
The workshop attracted participation of senior scientists and stakeholders from various provincial and federal Agriculture Departments, encouraging a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange and discussions on soybean production constraints in the country. The event witness active participation of the delegates from Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA), Private Sector and Farmers.
While addressing the workshop, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research emphasized the need to integrate soybean cultivation into the agricultural landscape of the country while ensuring its ecological compatibility.
Additionally, he emphasized the significance of ensuring that soybean production becomes economically feasible for farmers. Federal Minister also underscored the significant linkages between soybean production and its stakeholder like poultry and solvent industry, which heavily relies on soybean as a crucial ingredient.
He praised PARC for its dedication in emphasizing the importance of soybean production and thanked FAO for their consistent support to Pakistan’s agricultural sector.
