MoU inked

Islamabad:Developing towards advancing the agriculture sector of Pakistan, the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) and Advanced Industrial Materials (AIM), Silver Corp International Tower, Hong Kong, have entered into an agreement for the development of Pakistan's technological landscape, especially in the field of agriculture.

Pakistan (with approximately 881,913 Sq Km land) is using only 27.3% for its agriculture production. However, 47% of its land is agricultural land, with an import share of 5-10% (approximately $2.5 to 5 billion) of Food and Agriculture products varying with domestic production. It presents opportunities for growth and development towards 1) Increasing Agricultural Productivity through investing in research and development, promotion of modern farming techniques, and improving water management to enhance yields. 2)

Cultivating a wider range of crops to reduce the risk of crop failures and improve food security. 3) Processing agricultural products domestically, while creating jobs and increasing export earnings. 4) Sustainable practices to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and preserve natural resources.