'Revival of cooperatives to tackle food insecurity'
Experts at an international conference held at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) have urged the revival of cooperative systems as a pathway to sustainable agricultural and rural development in Pakistan.
The event was organised by the Institute of Agricultural Extension, Education and Rural Development in collaboration with the Punjab Cooperative Department.
Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission, Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, highlighted that cooperatives globally play a vital role in addressing the economic, social, and cultural needs of communities.
He warned that rapid urbanization and conversion of agricultural land into housing schemes threaten food security and rural livelihoods. Cooperatives, he noted, can empower farmers by improving access to technology and increasing productivity and income.
UAF Vice Chancellor Dr Zulfiqar Ali noted that 2025 has been declared the International Year of Cooperatives by the United Nations.
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