Hazara’s olive oil boom lays a roadmap for the Pakistani sector

게시됨 2024년 8월 7일

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The northwestern Pakistani district of Hazara is becoming a major hub for olive oil production, with hundreds of farmers cultivating the Kaho breed and other varieties, leading to potential self-sufficiency and exports. The region's climate and large land area are suitable for olive farming, and efforts are being made to improve yield and quality, as well as modernize cultivation practices and processing facilities. The government is supporting the olive industry through various initiatives, including subsidies, projects, and collaborations with research centers, which are expected to boost production and create employment opportunities. In 2022/23, Pakistan produced around 86 tons of olive oil, with plans to expand production to over 10,000 tons annually by 2027, contributing to economic growth in rural areas.

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The northwestern Pakistani district of Hazara has become a proving ground for the national olive oil sector. Officials and producers are encouraged by early results, believing the region has provided a roadmap for the rest of Pakistan and opened the door to large-scale exports. “Hundreds of farmers are attracted to grafting olives on a local breed named Kaho,” said Basharat Hussain Shah, the National Tea and High-Value Crops Research Institute (NTHRI) senior director. “Within two to three years of planting, the trees have started yielding, with the yield increasing each year,” he added. “Over 1,000 hectares of land in Hazara are dedicated to olive trees, and this area is growing annually.” Sabir Sultan is one of the pioneers of olive growing in Hazara, planting the first olive trees of the Zaitoon Family Foundation in 2010. Over the past 14 years, Sultan has cultivated about 5,000 olive trees via graft, half of which have started producing fruit. “The climate of Hazara is very ...

출처: Olive Oil Times