Research vital to increase crop productivity: UAF VC

FAISALABAD, Jul 21 (APP):University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali said that agrarian research and modern agricultural practices must reach the farming community for increasing productivity and raising socioeconomic conditions of rural folks.
He was talking to Ayub Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) Chief Scientist Agriculture Research Punjab Dr Sajid-ul-Rehman and Additional Chief Scientist Wheat and Vegetable Dr Javed Ahmad during to his visit to AARI.
Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali called for promoting innovation in agriculture through comprehensive practical strategies. He said that the country was blessed with fertile land, four seasons and ecological zones, but per-acre productivity was low compared to the rest of the world.
He said collaborative research and development work is essential to address the issues faced by farmers for a sustainable growth.
Dr Sajid-ul-Rehman said that they were making an all-out effort to address the agricultural challenge and ensure the sector on scientific basis. He said that collaborative work between both institutions will bring tangible results in term of varieties and climate resilient agriculture.
The meeting also discussed the new projects and internship programs.