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_: PAGE: TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE, PLEASE ?
SYED NADEEM SHAH: I am an agriculturist by nature. I used to visit farms with my late father. Due to my father's illness, I had to look out for our agriculture setup at a very young age and by the grace of Allah, I have been looking after it for last 36 years successfully. At the moment, I am Vice President of Sindh Abadgar Board, President Cancer Patient Welfare Society (NIMRA) and also a member of Board of Directors in various departments of the Sindh Government. Apart from these, I am also looking after seed development and quality seed of different crops, consultancy and advisory service to growers on voluntary bases. I also organize the monthly meeting of agriculturists as well as the tour of the whole province once a year to share views and ideas with other growers. I also attend the meetings held by the govern ment and other forums to present our point of view.
PAGE: YOUR VIEWS ON AGRICULTURE SECTOR PROSPECTS IN PAKISTAN:
SYED NADEEM SHAH: Agriculture sector prospects in Pakistan are very bright. All the developed countries are struggling and planning for food security whereas we with all the problems are self sufficient and export in wheat, rice, sugar, onion, chillies etc. This sector employs 44% of work force and 70% population is directly or indirectly relying on agriculture and still there is big room to be covered. We are far below yields compared to the developed countries. Agriculture sector provides raw material to...