According to Pakistan’s “Business Record” report, Nazar Muhammad Gondal, Minister of Food and Agriculture of the Federal Government of Pakistan, recently delivered a speech to the Executive Committee of the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, criticizing According to reports that 80% of Pakistan’s cotton fields are suffering from leaf shrinkage diseases and insect infestations, Pakistan’s cotton output is expected to reach 14 million bales in 2010, which is enough to meet the production needs of the textile industry.
Gondar said that Pakistan’s cotton output in 2010 was able to achieve such good results, mainly due to the government’s great emphasis on agricultural production and the successful introduction of nine virus-resistant cotton varieties. He said the government will continue to prioritize the development of agriculture to achieve sustainable development of the country’s economy.
