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ISLAMABAD: Director National Olive Project Dr Muhammad Tariq said Pakistan spends billions of rupees on importing edible oil every year, promotion of olive cultivation for self-sufficiency in edible oil is the need of the hour.
He expressed these views while addressing the fourth National Olive Fair at the Center of Excellence for Olive Research and Training, Barani Agricultural Research Institute.
On this occasion, the director of Italian culture Alio, Dr. Constantino Parma, participated as a guest of honor. Dr. Muhammad Tariq said that the Center of Excellence for Olive Research and Training established at Barani Chakwal Agricultural Research Institute has played a key role in researching olive and increasing its cultivation.
Zaitoon Mela provides a platform for agricultural scientists, olive growers, olive product manufacturers and investors to come together to develop a common strategy for olive promotion.
High quality olives are produced in Pakistan
On this occasion, Dr. Costatino Parma, Director of Italian Olive Culture, said that high quality olives are being produced in Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, the Project Director of the Center of Excellence for Olive Research and Training, Chakwal, Dr. Zafar Qureshi, said that olive cultivation not only increases employment opportunities but is also playing an important role in prevention of soil erosion. positive effects on climate change. He added that all stakeholders must work together to increase olive production.
