Advancing seed potato technology in Pakistan: Aeroponics technology and the path to self-sufficiency

Published Mar 26, 2023

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The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and the Korean Program on International Agriculture (KOPIA) have embarked on a collaborative project to enhance seed potato production in Pakistan using advanced aeroponics technology. This initiative, launched at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) in Islamabad, is designed to boost productivity, minimize post-harvest losses, encourage farm-level processing, develop technical expertise, and create job opportunities. The project underscores the significance of potatoes as a key crop and highlights the need for innovative research to improve seed production in Pakistan.

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The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and the Korean Program on International Agriculture (KOPIA) recently held a media briefing on “Progress and Future Plans for Seed Potato Production through Aeroponics Technology.” As the Daily Times reports, this is a joint project between KOPIA and PARC at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) in Islamabad. Pakistan and South Korea are collaborating on seed potato production, using aeroponics technology. The project aims to achieve higher productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, promote farm-level processing, develop human resources, and also create significant job opportunities through an Aeroponic Potato Seed Production System. At the event, Dr. Ghulam Muhammad Ali, Chairman of PARC, expressed his gratitude to the Korean government and the KOPIA team for their ...

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