Engro Fertilizers donates crop protection product to combat locust attack

Karachi: To combat the recent locust attack and counter its threat to the agricultural sector in Sindh and Punjab, Engro Fertilizers has donated 6.7 tons of crop protection products, worth PKR 4.6 million to the federal government.

In line with its vision to uplift the agricultural sector of Pakistan, Engro Fertilizers, which specializes in crop protection products and practices, has provided 13,430 packs containing 6.7 tons of La Noda - Cyhalothrin free of charge to the Ministry of National Food Security & Research. Sufficient for 13,430 acres of agricultural land, this is the single largest contribution by a company to counter the recent locust attack.

“We understand that the locust attack is very alarming and a grave threat to our farmers and the food security of Pakistan. Engro Fertilizers has always been at the forefront in fulfilling our commitment towards Pakistan’s development and we will continue to stand with the government. We are confident that our crop protection product will support the government to effectively overcome the locust attack”, said CEO Engro Fertilizers Mr. Nadir S. Qureshi.***