Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday said the adoption of aeroponics technology to deal with the shortage of quality potato seed in the country.
Speaking at the Seed Potato Complex inauguration ceremony jointly organized by Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA) at NARC Islamabad for their collaborative effort on certified seed potato production using advanced Aeroponics technology, he said that potato is one of the important cash crops of the country.
The total cultivation area of potato had increased, he said, adding that potato was cultivated in various parts of the country in different weather. Through that modern technology a large quantity virus-free seed would be produced, he said, adding that the joint project would also increase employment opportunities in the country.
He emphasized the government's dedication to enhancing the agricultural sector through modern technologies and innovation.
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