LAHORE: The Punjab government is revamping the agriculture sector to tap its full potential and bring about prosperity among farmers and in the province at large.
This was stated by Punjab Agriculture Secretary Muhammad Mahmood on Sunday. He said that the Punjab government was developing the sector on modern lines, which would enhance crop productivity, he added.
Talking to APP, he said that ‘promotion of high value agriculture’ project through the provision of climate smart technology would change the fate of agriculture sector in the province.
He said that the government had allocated Rs 20 billion for agriculture sector during the fiscal year 2017-18. He said that modern technology was being promoted for enhancing per acre yield and development of agriculture. He said that the role of farmers was very important in an agrarian economy, adding that the Punjab government was protecting the interests of farmers.
To a question, he said that the government had provided relief to farmers by announcing subsidy on electricity for agri-tubwells and fertilizers in the budget.
To another question, Muhammad Mehmood said that modern solar-based agro system and revolutionary steps would help alleviate poverty in the province.
The agriculture secretary further said that due to positive steps of the government, there has been a remarkable improvement in the sector and small farmers have also become prosperous.
