Government has put ban on potato import:Minister for Agriculture Dr Farrukh

Lahore: Provincial Minister for Agriculture Dr Farrukh Javed has said that government has put ban on potato import and has waved off duty on its export in farmers’ interest. He said that farmers will now get good prices for their commodity and a little increase in potato prices will be seen in open market.

He said that punishment for fake pesticides, seed and medicine producers is being increased and crackdown is started against them with full zeal and zest. He said that record production of Wheat, Cotton and Rice is seen due to Govt’s farmer friendly policies and farmers’ utmost efforts.

Dr. Farrukh Javed expressed these views during his visit to Punjab Seed Corporation’s seed plant and Corn Research Institute Sahiwal here today. Joint Director of Punjab Seed Corporation Ch. Muhammad Anwar and Director Research Institute Mian Muhammad Shafiq briefed the Minister regarding their performance and latest researches.

While addressing the officers, The Minister said that department is focusing on introducing new seed varieties for better productivity in low cost. He said that Chief Minister Punjab is taking personal interest in Farmers’ issues and he has directed to launch rigorous campaign against fake medicine and pesticides.

The Minister assured that Department is serious in reclaiming its land from land grabbers. He said that government is increasing its research budget for better productivity in agriculture sector.