Expert says there is a need to use qualit­y seeds and sprink­le system to get bumper produc­tionMULTAN: The use of low-quality seed is a major cause of the decline in the production of pulses in the country. The country faced a shortage of 275,000 tons of chickpea, 66,000 tons of moung bean, 166,000 tons of mash and 160,000 tons of lentil pulse annually. About per acre production of pulses in the country, the expert said that Pakistan was achieving 200 kilogramme per acre while Australia was getting 1400 per kilogramme. About the reason behind extremely low production, Dr Hussain said that the country was facing the issue of low seed quality. To a query how they can improve pulses production, Dr. Ammar suggested that pulse crop zones should be fixed.

Source: The Express Tribune April 08, 2019 03:54 UTC