Pakistan and China Tie-up on Improving Agric Sector
March 12, 2010| |
Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), China's Jiangsu Mingtian Seeds Science Technology Co. Ltd (JMSSTCL), and Four Brothers Group of Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop the agricultural sector in Pakistan.
PARC Chairman Zafar Altaf said China will provide seeds and technology through field trials to determine the best varieties of cotton, rice, corn and rapeseeds for maximum productivity. JMSSTCL will provide germplasm for production of high yielding seeds, share local planting experiences, and facilitate training of farmers. The PARC chairman added that Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari visited China and had identified possible areas of cooperation between the two countries: hybrid seeds, modern agriculture technologies, water management, high efficiency irrigation and water pumping through solar technology.
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