Experts call for flaxseed cultivation

Islamabad:Experts have called for deepening China-Pak cooperation to improve flaxseed cultivation and improving the overall efficiency of the flaxseed value chain.

“Empowering flaxseed farmers through agro-technology is just our beginning. Our collaboration project could contribute to the economic development of both sides by creating job opportunities, increasing trade, and improving the overall efficiency of the flaxseed value chain,” said Prof Dr. A. W. Gandahi, Chairman, Department of Soil Science at Sindh Agriculture University, at a flaxseed collaboration seminar held on July 24.

Pakistan is striving hard to increase oilseed production. The first-ever comprehensive National Oilseed Policy has been proposed to enhance the production of edible oils and reduce dependence on imports, as well as improve the profitability of the oilseed growers. According to a report published by China Economic Net (CEN) on Friday, by now, Punjab and Sindh are the major growing provinces of flaxseed in Pakistan, accounting for 47% and 53% of the area respectively.