In an effort to increase local production of the drought-tolerant crop and generate $500 million in exports over the next ten years, Pakistan is setting itself up to take advantage of China’s $2.6 billion sorghum import market, authorities said during a seminar on Thursday.
In an effort to boost sorghum output, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) brought together farmers, traders, policymakers, and agricultural specialists in Sahiwal. According to TDAP data, the crop’s cultivation has decreased by 89% from 1994, from 438,200 to 46,697 hectares.
“The chance is obvious. Sorghum might become a major export crop if its production is revived, especially in marginal areas like Thal and Cholistan, according to Athar Hussain Khokhar.
