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LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP):The government must take strict action against unscrupulous elements indulged in unchecked sale of counterfeit and adulterated pesticides, causing serious threat to agriculture sector and national food security.
Convener of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Committee on Food, Shahid Imran, made this demand during a meeting with farmers’ delegation here Sunday.
The convener said substandard pesticides were causing massive financial losses to innocent farmers, who invest their hard-earned money with the hope of better yields but instead suffer crop damage with reduced productivity and mounting debts.
He added that rampant sale of adulterated agrochemicals not only weakens farmers’ confidence but also results in low-quality agricultural produce, adversely affecting exports in international markets.
He also called for close coordination between agriculture departments, pesticide regulators and law enforcement agencies to curb this menace effectively.
Shahid Imran emphasized the need for awareness campaigns to educate farmers and growers about identifying genuine products, adding that protecting farmers is essential for sustainable agricultural growth and economic stability.