Modern Speed Breeding Facility To Boost Crop Productivity, Food Security: Advisor
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 17th Aug, 2026)
Advisor to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Agriculture, Mian Muhammad Umar, visited Cereal Crops Research Institute (CCRI), Pir Sabak, Nowshera, where he reviewed ongoing agricultural research, modern technologies, and various development activities at the institute.
During the visit, Mian Muhammad Umar inaugurated the Speed Breeding Facility and formally launched the current olive oil extraction season and tree plantation campaign. Member of Khyber Pukhtounkhwa Provincial Assembly Zar Alam Khan, Director General Agriculture Research Dr Abdul Rauf, and Planning Officer Agriculture Department Nisar Muhammad were also present.
Key Takeaways:
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Speed Breeding Facility: This facility will accelerate wheat breeding programs, develop new and improved varieties, and help crops adapt to changing climates. It aims to produce high-yielding varieties in a shorter time, contributing to food security in the province.
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Olive Oil Production: The Advisor launched the olive oil extraction season, emphasizing the need for pure and quality olive oil for consumers while promoting value addition at the local level to boost farmers’ incomes.
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Surprise Visits: Mian Muhammad Umar announced a series of surprise visits to subordinate offices of the Agriculture Department to ensure efficient performance and official duties.
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Tree Plantation Campaign: He launched the campaign by planting a sapling, highlighting the importance of environmental protection, addressing climate change impacts, and promoting green environments within agricultural research institutions.
Director CCRI Pir Sabak, Miftah ud din, provided a detailed overview of the institute’s performance, ongoing research, breeding programs, quality seed production, and modern agricultural technologies. Mian Muhammad Umar was informed about initiatives to enhance wheat, maize, and other crop productivity through modern varieties and technology transfer to farmers.
Appreciating the institute’s scientists, the Advisor emphasized the provincial government’s priorities of aligning agricultural research with modern needs, adopting modern technologies, and ensuring the practical application of research findings by farmers.
