Pak-China collaboration revolutionises arid agriculture

Islamabad:China-Pakistan collaboration helps to revolutionise Pakistan’s arid agriculture. As per the report, adopting China’s advanced agricultural technologies and water-saving practices, especially in arid regions, Pakistan stands on the brink of a transformative opportunity.

Enhanced agricultural productivity could not only bolster food security but also elevate Pakistan to a global exporter of agricultural products, according to a report published by Gwadar Pro on Friday. Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and plays a crucial role in driving the country’s modest recovery in FY2024, with GDP growth reaching 2.38%.

The sector itself expanded by 6.25%, a remarkable improvement from the 2.27% growth recorded in FY2023. This surge in agricultural productivity was driven by double-digit growth in major crop yields.

However, despite these gains, Pakistan is yet to unlock the full potential of its agricultural landscape. Of its 54 million hectares of cultivable land, less than half is being utilised. However, by adopting China’s advanced agricultural technologies and water-saving practices, especially in arid regions, Pakistan stands on the brink of a transformative opportunity. Enhanced agricultural productivity could not only bolster food security but also elevate Pakistan to a global exporter of agricultural products.