Pakistan's Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a detailed briefing session with the visiting research team of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) at the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC). The delegation presented the feasibility study for the proposed project Establishment of Seed Potato Production and Supply Centre (SPPSC) at PARC, Islamabad.
During the meeting, the Minister welcomed the delegation and appreciated KOICA's continued commitment to Pakistan's agricultural development, describing the proposed project as a timely and transformational initiative for the country's potato sector.
"Pakistan's heavy reliance on imported seed potatoes—despite our massive cultivation area and high demand—remains a critical challenge that must be addressed through technology and collaboration. The SPPSC project will significantly reduce import dependency and help Pakistan achieve self-sufficiency in high-quality seed production," said Hussain.
"Korea's leadership in aeroponics and tissue culture technology offers Pakistan a unique opportunity to modernize our seed systems, enhance productivity by up to 20 percent, and expand access to virus-free certified seed for more than 100,000 farmers."
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