Surge in cotton production brings relief to growers, ginners in Sindh
HYDERABAD: A surge in cotton production in Sindh during the ongoing season has brought relief to seed cotton producers and ginners amid several challenges that continue to affect the cotton sector as a whole. The Aug 31 fortnight cotton bales arrival report issued by Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has put cotton bale production at countrywide ginning factories at 16,96,451 bales…
In Sindh, cotton production has experienced a significant increase in the ongoing season, providing relief to growers and ginners despite ongoing challenges. According to the Aug 31 fortnight cotton bales arrival report by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA), cotton bale production at ginning factories nationwide reached 16,96,451 bales compared to last year's 13,35,632.
Sindh took the lead with 11,39,354 bales, up by 31pc from last year's 870,062 bales. When compared to Punjab, the largest province, Sindh produced 557,097 bales, up from 405,570 last year. Sindh Abadgar Board president Mahmood Nawaz Shah noted that cotton production has declined in recent years as Punjab shifted to growing corn and paddy.
The surge in production can be attributed to moderate rains for the crop, with farmers receiving a rate of Rs9,500 to Rs10,000 for cotton compared to Rs11,000 to Rs12,000 in June. Despite the positive trend, challenges remain due to climate change, pest attacks, and government taxes on oilcake production.
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