ISLAMABAD/FAISALABAD-Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam Friday appreciated the support of the Dutch government in building the capacity of farmers.
He expressed the commitment of the government in strengthening the agriculture sector as it is the backbone of Pakistani economy. He said this while speaking at the launch of a capacity building project for smallholder potato growers in Punjab, hosted by the Embassy of Kingdom of Netherlands, said a press release issued here.
Acknowledging the achievements of the Netherlands in agriculture and being the second largest exporter of agri- products, the minister hoped the Pakistani farmers will acquire techniques and skills to enhance their productivity.
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