Government taking all possible steps for welfare of farmers: Minister Livestock and Fisheries.

KARACHI -- Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Abdul Bari Pitafi on Thursday said that the present government is taking all possible steps for the welfare of farmers and their skill development, cooperation of the private sector with the government in this regard is the need of the hour. In a meeting with a three-member delegation of Friesland Campina headed by Nageen Rizvi who called on him at his office, the minister said a large number of people belonging to the livestock sector are affiliated with dairy farming and in this regard, steps are also being taken for breeding and improving animal care. Abdul Bari Pitafi said that work is underway in the Dairy Development Department in collaboration with World Bank in 10 districts under which awareness is being provided on animal care, breeding and farming management. He emphasized that the government is making it easier for farmers to access information so that they can better take care of their farms and animals while using the latest technology. Training is also being provided to the farmers in Tando Jam. The provincial...