Aussies boost Pakistan's farms: Science Alert

Despite operating in a volatile part of the world, a Charles Sturt University (CSU) led project to drive efficiencies in Pakistan’s dairy industry has achieved results and has been re-funded for a further four years.

Results from an ongoing longitudinal study of the Australian government-funded Improving Dairy Production in Pakistan Through Improved Extension Services demonstrate the project is having a real impact on the ground, according to Pakistani-based coordinator Mr David McGill.

“Around 40 per cent of the farmers we’re working with have taken positive action that’s come about due to our project’s initiatives. Examples include a farmer providing their animals with free access to water by untying the animals, or increasing the feed available to the animal,” he said.

“These may seem like small and minor changes but they can lead to real increases in milk production and reduce the amount of labour required to feed and water the animals each day. This means that the farmers can use the time saved for other tasks like improving crop yields, or it may free time for children to attend school.”

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Pakistan's dairy and agriculture sector opens new business prospects for GCC investors: Arabian Business

Country's agriculture industry outperforms China, India and Malaysia with 4.6 per cent growth rate.

The Pakistan's dairy and agriculture products and investment opportunities Forum was held in Dubai lately, where Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co. Ltd., a pioneering producer of dairy products and juices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the largest juice manufacturer in the Middle East has participated and was one of the sponsors of this forum as part of initiatives to strengthen its presence among Pakistan market players, this forum has introduced an audience of largely GCC-based corporate houses, financial institutions, fund managers, investors, relevant multinationals, local businesses and high-net individuals.

Mr. Monther Al Harthi, General Manager of Al Rabie Saudi Foods Co. Ltd., has submitted a strategic plan discussing many issues that concerns the dairy industry in the Saudi Arabia kingdom and their achievements in the last 30 years, this strategic plan include the development of dairy industry in the Saudi Arabia kingdom, the individual's consumption of dairy and its products, sources and amounts of dairy products locally and externally in addition to the customers expectations from these products and the role of the government monitoring parties in the dairy industry.

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