Growers advised to use modern technology.

PESHAWAR -- The Agricultural Research Institute Tarnab on Saturday organised 'Olive Gala' to showcase the potential of olive industry in Pakistan.

The event was organised under the auspices of the Italian-funded project 'Olive culture-holistic and multi-professional mechanism for a Pakistani olive oil value chain' and 'Promotion of olive cultivation on commercial scale in Pakistan (PSDP)', according to a statement.

People from different walks of life including businessmen, farmers, youth, women, consumers and entrepreneurs attended the Olive Gala.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Ghulam Ali appreciated the progress being made in olive cultivation in the country. He stressed the need the need for disseminating information about new varieties and production technology among farmers to ensure that the country becomes self-sufficient in edible oil production.

He said that Italian experts of CIHEAM Bari were playing vital role in the development of olive crop.

The Olive Gala was also attended by representative of CIHEAM Bari, who stressed the need for enhancing the olive value chain and promoting interaction among all stakeholders along with the olive value addition.

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