Canadian canola expertise sought

Canadian canola expertise sought

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain has sought Canadian expertise in canola cultivation to reduce Pakistan's $4-5 billion annual edible oil import bill. During a meeting with Canadian High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan, Hussain said agriculture contributes 25% to Pakistan's GDP and proposed joint initiatives in hybrid seed research, livestock breed improvement and dairy processing. He also sought Canadian …

Pakistan, Canada explore new opportunities in agriculture, livestock

ISLAMABAD - Federal National Food Security and Research Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain on Friday met Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Tarik Ali Khan, to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in agriculture, livestock development, agri-business investment, and trade.

Pakistan Seeks Canadian Canola Support to Cut Imports

Pakistan is looking to strengthen agricultural cooperation with Canada to expand canola cultivation and reduce its annual edible oil import bill of up to $5 billion. The discussions also covered livestock genetics, hybrid seed research, and agribusiness investment opportunities. Pakistan is looking to deepen agricultural ties with Canada as part of a broader effort to strengthen food security and cut billions of dollars spent annually on importe…