Agricultural innovation delivers real value when farmers trust, understand and adopt research-based solutions that meet their practical needs.
A farmer-centric approach to Agricultural Extension can bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and improved rural livelihoods.
Pakistan Agricultural Coalition CEO Kazim Saeed attended the World Food Prize Foundation’s Borlaug Dialogue in Iowa, joining global experts to discuss hunger, agricultural innovation and food security. His participation created opportunities to strengthen international agricultural cooperation and explore partnerships for Pakistan.
A survey of 400 smallholder farmers in Punjab has revealed an imbalance in fertiliser use, with urea application 25–30% above recommended levels. DAP use is 40–60% below recommendations, while more than 97% of respondents reportedly do not use potash fertilisers.
SAWiE Ecosystems and the Organic Cotton Accelerator are working to improve the commercial availability and quality of non-GMO cotton seeds in Pakistan.
The initiative targets approximately 40 tonnes of seeds across 100 acres, with a focus on quality testing, genetic purity and supply chain transparency.
Pakistan’s Ambassador Rahim Hayat Qureshi met EU Agriculture Director-General Elisabeth Werner to discuss agriculture, climate resilience, research and innovation.
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