Today (September 25, 2024) PHDEC conducted a webinar on Olive Production, Prospects and challenges in Pakistan.
The webinar aimed at discussing Olive Production, Prospects and challenges in Pakistan. Currently, Pakistan produces about 1,500 tons of olive oil and 830 tons of table olives per year, all of which are consumed domestically. Pakistan has set a target of producing 16,000 tons of olive oil by 2027. The main areas in Pakistan fit for olive cultivation are Balochistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Pakistan has 10 million acres of land suitable for olive cultivation, which is almost twice as much as Spain, the world’s largest olive oil producer. PHDEC chose this time frame to educate olive farmers/growers and key farm workers on the subject.
The Project Director of the Center of Excellence for Olive Research (CEFORT) provided valuable insights to the olive farmers in attendance.
The Webinar attracted a wide range of participants from the agricultural sector, including farmers, researchers, processors and academia, who engaged in fruitful discussions on the future prospects of Olive Production and its potential to revolutionize olive production in Pakistan.
