Faisalabad meet backs commercial soybean production push

Researchers in Faisalabad outlined a joint strategy on seed quality, storage and the soybean value chain to cut Pakistan’s reliance on imported soy.

Researchers and experts met in Faisalabad on a joint plan for commercial soybean production, seed quality and the value chain.

PARB chief Dr Abid Mahmood, AARI’s Dr Sajid-ur-Rehman, UAF representatives and soybean scientists took part.

Scientists shared R&D plans and findings from a recent Australia visit, plus options for partnerships and technology transfer.

New seed storage facilities at the AARI campus were inaugurated to support research and future commercial work.

Experts stressed quality seed, modern storage and farmer–industry links to raise domestic output and cut imports.

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