Projects to boost agriculture in desert regions

By INP
September 12, 2024
Agriculture Department officials on a tractor spray pesticides to kill locusts as a farmer works in a field in Pipli Pahar village in Pakistans central Punjab province in this picture taken on February 23, 2020. — AFP
Agriculture Department officials on a tractor spray pesticides to kill locusts as a farmer works in a field in Pipli Pahar village in Pakistan's central Punjab province in this picture taken on February 23, 2020. — AFP

Islamabad:Pakistani companies, in collaboration with Chinese partners, have been spearheading various innovative projects to boost agriculture in desert regions.

In a world facing the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the idea of converting deserts into flourishing oases and green landscapes might seem far-fetched. The government of Pakistan seeks increased investment in innovative projects, such as green desert initiatives, which can significantly boost its economy.

These efforts are primarily focused on desert farming in Bhakkar and Muzaffargarh in the Thal Desert, as well as Bahawalpur in the Cholistan Desert of Punjab, Gwadar Pro reported on Wednesday.