Agri. Education Pakistan

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore on Monday shared with stakeholders the results of two research studies/projects conducted by its Business School and Center for Applied Policy Research in Livestock (CAPRIL) with the financial support of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA). Poultry farmers, industry representatives, faculty members and students attended the presentation. Kinnaird Collage Principal Ms. Rukhsana David was the Chief Guest on the occasion while UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha, PPA Northern Zone Chairman Dr. Abdul Karim Bhatti, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences Business Management Prof. Dr. Nasim Ahmad among others were also present. Dr. Rana Muhammad Ayyub, chairman Department of Economics and Business Management, presented the results of the first project titled “Increasing dissatisfaction/consumer alienation among broiler meat consumers in Punjab.” He said the study found that consumers have many misconceptions about quality...

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Monday, said that emphasized smooth supply of poultry meat during the holy month of Ramadan. The government will keep a close watch on poultry prices and the association must also extend its support to the government for a thorough price check for the benefit of the general public. He also said that poultry sector had a significant contribution in the economy in terms of revenue generation and Government would facilitate this sector to the extent possible. In separate meetings with delegations of Pakistan Poultry Association, Pakistan Kisan Ittehad and Pakistan Broadcasters Association here, the Finance Minister exchanged views with them on their budget proposals. While having discussion with the Kisan Ittehad delegation, the Minister said that agriculture is the backbone of the national economy and a large chunk of the population is associated with it. Government fully realizes its significance for healthy GDP growth. He said the Government ha...