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Australia and Pakistan to benefit from each other’s agri sector’ |
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| The federal minister for food and agriculture, Nazar Mohammad Gondal on Thursday said that Pakistan and Australia both share agriculture-based economies which could prove to be extremely beneficial for each other.
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The minister stated that Australian assistance in the development of biotechnology, water conservation system and edible oilseed can prove to be of paramount importance for Pakistan. The minister said that there was a huge desert land in Balochistan and Punjab provinces and other parts of the country where the Australian expertise could prove to be productive.
The minister emphasized on improving agriculture trade between the two countries. He said Pakistani basmati rice and surplus wheat could be exported to Australia. The federal minister expressed that Pakistan has a surplus of about 3 million tonnes in wheat while 5 million tonnes in rice that could be exported to Australia. The minister said that Pakistan was keen to replace some of the land under rice and wheat by oilseed as the country spends more than $2 billion on the import of edible oil annually and the Australian guidance and technical know-how would be highly appreciated in this regard.
A detailed discussion between the honourable minister and His Excellency, Tim George, High Commissioner of Australia took place as the High Commissioner called on the minister at his office.
The minister said that two-third of the water was lost from the sources to fields in Pakistan, which was a huge loss and puts a great pressure on the underground water resources. The minister asked for the Australian’s assistance and co-operation in improving the water channels to save the massive loss in water.
The minister remarked that Pakistan was keen to benefit from Australia in improving its agriculture business and for processing its agricultural products. staff report |
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