Seed Corporation to enhance production and processing

KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet’s subcommittee, chaired by Provincial Minister for Agriculture Sardar Muhammad Bux Mehar, has instructed the Sindh Seed Corporation to increase production, improve processing and submit a comprehensive progress report.

This directive aims to strengthen the province’s agricultural sector. The meeting was attended by Sindh Minister for Irrigation Department Jam Khan Shoro, Sindh Minister Culture Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Secretary Agriculture Rafique Ahmed Buriro and others.

The subcommittee emphasised the need for the Sindh Seed Corporation to adopt international standards, ensuring improved seed quality and increased crop yields. Minister Mehar said, “We aim to empower the Sindh Seed Corporation to produce world-class seeds, boosting agricultural productivity and income for farmers and the corporation.”

The meeting highlighted key areas for development, including enhancing seed quality, developing new varieties and expanding production to include cotton, rice, wheat and other essential crops. Upgrading processing plants with modern technology and providing high-quality seeds to farmers at affordable rates are also prioritised.

Jam Khan Shoro stressed the importance of modernising seed processing, while Zulfiqar Ali Shah emphasised educating farmers on advanced agricultural techniques. Rafique Ahmed Buriro and MD of the Sindh Seed Corporation Mushatq Ahmed Soomro briefed the meeting, highlighting administrative reforms, and activated seed processing plants.

The Sindh Seed Corporation is poised to provide certified seeds to farmers soon, bolstering agricultural growth and food security in the province. This initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting farmers and promoting sustainable agriculture.