Pakistan needs to develop coherent national policy for horticulture development: Jawad (horticulture)

Horticulture published comments from the FPCCI Chairman Standing Committee on Horticulture Exports, Ahmad Jawad. He said that since 1947, the agriculture sector has received inconsistent attention. There have been times of great development however it can be argued that the last two decades have been worse for agriculture. Research conducted by IFPRI revealed that the Total Factor Productivity, one of the most informative measures of agricultural productivity, has been negative over the past two decades. This shows that our growth is now reliant on inputs or an increase in area under cultivation. “A growing and developed horticulture sector can create avenues of employment for the rural poor, enhance household income, provide people with quality fruits and vegetables, and open opportunities for exports,” he added. Also published in the Health Guild (Pakistan)