The Pakistani Farmers Are Now Earning Huge Profits From Cultivation of Exotic Fruits
The Pakistani Farmers Are Now Earning Huge Profits From Cultivation of Exotic Fruits Cultivation of fruits that are not usually grown in Punjab has significantly increased in the province in recent years, reported Express Tribune. These fruits include different types of grapes, papaya, figs, lychee, and strawberry. If the cultivation of these fruits is promoted, it could result in production on a large scale, providing enough fruit for domestic consumption and export. Previously, papaya fruit was imported to Pakistan from countries such as Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. However, papaya cultivation in the country has risen significantly in recent years. A farmer had established a papaya farm in Sheikhupura, which is reported to be the biggest in the country. According to the farmer, Annas Bhatti, a papaya plant can bear fruits for up to three years, whereas one acre of the farm, which comprises 1,100 to 1,150 trees, could earn a profit of up to 1 million rupees. He further expla...