POTATO GROWER CO-OP OKARA SOCIETYv

Okara POTATO Vegetable and Fruit Grower Cooperative Society Since 1979 خوشحال کسان خوشحال پاکستان The Okara Potato, Vegetable and Fruit Grower Cooperative Society is a Farmer driven initiative dedicated to improve Potato Cultivation in the Region. Established in 1979, this Non-Political and Non-Profit Organization has pioneered agricultural Policy-Making in Pakistan, focusing on promoting Agri Business, Marketing, Processing, and Export. Few of Our Missions Empower Potato Farmers with Innovative practices, Cost-Effective Solutions, and a Strong Cooperative network for a prosperous Future. Stronger Together Collective efforts lead to shared success. Increased Profitability Better prices and lower input costs. Knowledge & Innovation Stay updated with expert guidance. Sustainable Growth Eco-friendly and efficient farming methods. Few of Our Services • Agricultural Training & Advisory Learning of Modern Cultivation Techniques and best practices. Bulk Purchasing Power Get access to High-Quality Seeds, Fertilizers, and Equipment at reduced costs. ⚫ Market Linkages Connect directly with buyers to secure better prices for your produce. • Financial Advisory Benefit from seasoned Progressive Farmers. Research & Development Stay ahead with the latest advancements in Farming. Contact: CH. Maqsood Jat: +92 3336982461 Dr. Afzaal Haider Rizvi: +92 300 8441132 Email: maqsood.jatt@gmail.com potatosocietyy696@gmail.com Address: 43-44, Model Cooperative Housing Society, Okara, Pakistan.Few of Our Future Plans Use of Information Technology and Computing Based Farming. Launching of Agri Channel in Social Media. Introduction of Agri Business as full time Course in Curriculums of Universities. Formation of Training Institutes for Mechanized Farming. ⚫ Formation of a Donor Body to Sponsor the Deserving Students in Agri Sector. ⚫ Women Empowerment by Small Scale Cottage Industry. Promotion of Local Seed to Minimize Imports. Bring Investments and Trade in Agri Based Value Addition Sectors. Elevation of Pakistan on Top 5 Countries in World Potato Club in terms of Production in 2 years. Address the Challenges of Food Insecurity, Climate Change and Water Scarcity.Few of Our Achievements Initiated Import of Modern Potato Seeds from Europe. • Introduced Modern Farming, Processing and Export. Formation of Potato Research Institutes on National Level. • Represented in Agriculture Policy making on National and International Public and Private Sector. • Organized Educational Training, Seminars and Training Workshops. Due to Efforts of Okara Potato Society Pakistan has entered Top Ten Countries of World Potato Club in terms of Production. The Okara Potato Society has been Instrumental in Elevation of Potatoes to Pakistan's Fourth-Largest Crop, after Wheat, Rice, and Maize. Our efforts have significantly contributed to Pakistan's rise as the ninth-largest potato producer Globally, with production surpassing Two million tones since 15 Feb 2025. It is Expected that in 2025 it will Surpass Eight million tones.

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Potato, MAIZE