Cotton consumption on culmination across the globe

MULTAN, Feb 25 (APP)::Cotton consumption is rising

continuously across the globe but the production is less

as compared to its consumption.

The cotton consumption could increase further in

case awareness on benefits of cotton product is created

at international level, said Director Central Cotton Research

Institute Dr Zahid Mehmood.

He was chairing a training workshop

here on Monday. The workshop was also attended by representative

of World Wide Fund (WWF) Mehr Muhammad Saleem and other

stakeholder of cotton crop.

Dr Zahid Mehmood said the main objective of holding

the workshop was to consider different ways and means to

improve cotton production. He stated that use of modern

technology was of vital importance for getting enhanced

cotton production.

Project Manager WWF Mehr Muhammad Saleem informed that

they were working to promote cotton as environmental friendly,

low inputs expenses and easing cultivation methodology.

He further remarked that all stakeholder should be included in

the programme to extend benefits of cotton products

at gross root level.

Department of Agronomy and Plant Physiology and Chemistry

Dr Muhammad Naveed Afzal and Dr Fiaz also briefed the participants

about different steps for better production of cotton, profit

generation, and pollution free cotton    He suggested that farmers should remain in contact with cotton experts

for improving   Dr Fiaz discussed steps related to fertility of soil and soil

analysis for bumper production.

Director CCRI Dr Zahid also lauded the efforts of WWF and

stated that liaison between research departments with foreign

scientists was not only beneficial for ensuring pollution free

cotton but also help getting better price from international

markets.Over hundred farmers were also present in the meeting.