MULTAN: CAB-International launched the first-ever compiled curriculum for organic cotton production training in Pakistan.
The representatives of CAB-International, Muhammad Waseem Ishaq, Dr Saif Ali, Dr Muzammil, and Dr Yusuf Zafar, while addressing the two-day training program during the unveiling of the curriculum training ceremony, said that lack of information on agriculture, especially organic cotton production, was a major issue in Pakistan.
The cotton experts from all over the country, representatives of the Ministry of Federal Agency for Food and Agriculture Protection, industry, brands, and research institutions participated.
The organic agriculture team of CAB-International has compiled this syllabus in Urdu and English to guide the experts. The participants and experts appreciated the efforts and added that the publication of this syllabus would guide organic cotton production practices and certification.
Speaking on the occasion, the Project Manager of CAB-International, Muhammad Waseem Ishaq,
and others said that the curriculum was the first of its kind in Pakistan on organic cotton training, which will fully guide the farmers.
The training of the staff working on organic cotton was also done in different sessions. The experts also guided the participants in formulating strategies for organic cotton training and certification.