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Pakistan Committed to Improving Citrus Exports through Innovation and Quality Enhancement

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Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing Pakistan's agricultural exports, particularly in the citrus sector, which holds a vital place in the country's export portfolio. The Minister pointed out that regaining the competitive position of citrus in global markets is a key priority for the Ministry of Commerce. To achieve this goal, the government is focusing on strengthening the entire value chain from farm to foreign markets by promoting modern agricultural practices, ensuring compliance with international standards, and improving logistics infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ministry of Commerce is committed to improving Pakistan's agricultural exports through value addition, innovation, and quality enhancement in the citrus sector.
  • The Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) organized a technical workshop on "Enhancing Citrus Quality and Export Competitiveness" at the Agri Expo Sargodha, which attracted a large number of citrus growers, exporters, and researchers.
  • Experts from the Citrus Research Institute (CRI), Sargodha, provided guidance on pest and disease control, harvest techniques, and post-harvest management to improve fruit quality and reduce export losses.
  • PHDEC distributed Urdu-language citrus booklets to aid farmers in adopting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and modern orchard management techniques.
  • The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) presented its reefer container transport solutions and logistics plans for the upcoming citrus season starting in December.
  • Minister Jam Kamal Khan appreciated the collaborative efforts of stakeholders, highlighting the importance of partnerships between farmers, exporters, and government institutions for building a strong, competitive, and sustainable horticulture export base.
  • PHDEC reaffirmed its commitment to work under the Ministry of Commerce to strengthen Pakistan's citrus value chain and meet international quality standards.

Statistics:

  • The upcoming citrus season starts in December.
  • PHDEC distributed editorial booklets on citrus fruit production.

Sources:

  • [ Zahid Gishkori, "Pakistan committed to improve citrus exports," October 9, 2022, The Express Tribune ]

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