Adoption of latest agriculture technology is imperative and a key to driving future growth in yields and overall productivity of different crops especially maize. The poultry industry in Pakistan which accounts for over 70 percent of all maize grain produced continues to grow at 10-12 percent per annum. At the existing rate, the poultry industry's demand alone is expected to exceed 7 million tons by 2023. Given that the total maize grain output of Pakistan stands at just over 6 million tons, it is imperative to adopt latest agricultural technology to meet the demand.
This was disclosed at a 'Farmer Learning Center' organized by the Bayer Pakistan's Crop Science division to promote the adoption of modern farming practices and to showcase Bayer's latest technologies and high-performing seed varieties.
The one-day event offered over 350 farmers an opportunity to visit high-yielding maize fields under trial and receive detailed briefings and practical demonstrations on the latest agriculture products and technologies. In addition to the field trials and demonstrations, the technical experts emphasized the importance of stewardship in promoting the responsible use of innovative crop technology and modern agriculture practices.
Speaking on the occasion, Managing Director and CEO Bayer Pakistan, Dr. Imran Ahmad Khan, reinforced Bayer's commitment to delivering innovative products and solutions that benefit farmers.
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