Potato Workshop – Okara
Harvest, Post-harvest Handling, Processing and Storage of Potato Today (12-12-2024), PHDEC organized a workshop on Potato in Okara, Following are the highlights: Okara (اوکاڈہ) – 12 Dec,2024 Today (12-12-2024), PHDEC organized a workshop on Potato in Okara, Pakistan’s major potato-producing hub. The workshop covered crucial topics, including Harvest, Post-harvest Handling, Processing and Storage of Potato. Potato is Pakistan’s most significant crop, with an annual production of about 8.3 million metric tons. Proper harvest and post-harvest handling are critical to preserving potato quality for export, as mishandling can lead to quality deterioration and reduced yields. Trade missions of potential countries were invited to share the market insght and sps requirements along with the buyers preferences. Trade missions from major importing countries were invited via Zoom to share market insights from their respective regions. These included: Dr. Kauser Ali Zaidi, Trade & Investment Minister, Kabul, Afghanistan, Ms. Sadia Khan, Trande & Investment Counselor, Jeddah, KSA, Ms.Serrein Asad, Trade & Investment Attache, Doha, Qatar, Ms. Tahira Javed, Trade & Investment Counselor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & Mr. Zain Aziz, Trade & Investment Attaché, Dhaka, Bangladesh, In addition, the key issue discussed was the management of smog’s after effects, with experts from the Potato Research Institute, Okara providing in-depth guidance. The session was attended by prominent growers, processors, and exporters. Given the ongoing Potato export season, which runs until April, stakeholders were invited to receive timely guidance. Experts emphasized the need for special care and management of smog-affected potato crop and shared best agricultural practices for post-harvest handling. Trade missions also provided valuable market insights. Participants appreciated PHDEC’s efforts in sector development and its timely interventions to support the Potato industry. PHDEC’s other past events: All Workshops Webinars Seminars WorkshopsDecember 10, 2024 Workshop on Citrus in Bhalwal, Pakistan’s major Kinnow-producing hub Today (December 10, 2024), PHDEC organized a workshop on Citrus in Bhalwal, Pakistan’s major Kinnow-producing hub. The workshop covered crucial… Read More WebinarsNovember 28, 2024 Climate Change: Impact of Smog and Fog on Potato Crop & Remedial Measures Today (November 27, 2024), PHDEC conducted a webinar on “Climate Change: Impact of Smog and Fog on Potato Crop &… Read More WebinarsNovember 22, 2024 Harvest and Post-harvest Management of Citrus Fruits Today (November 21, 2024), PHDEC conducted a webinar on “Harvest and Post-harvest Management of Citrus Fruits”. The aim was to… Read More WorkshopsNovember 13, 2024 Improving the quality of Pakistani chilies for export Today (November 12, 2024), Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) organized a workshop at the Arid Zone Research Center… Read More SeminarsNovember 7, 2024 The Dynamics of Vegetable Exports: Procedures, Quality Control & Value Chain PHDEC hosted a pivotal seminar on “The Dynamics of Vegetable Exports: Procedures, Quality Control & Value Chain” at the IAS… Read More