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December 30, 2024

Punjab govt plans growing 50 million olive trees by 2026

Olive plant can be seen in this image. — AFP/FileLAHORE: The Punjab government has planned growing around 50 million olive trees on 10 million acres of land by year 2026. Pakistan has 80 million wild and 5 million planted olive trees currently.This was stated by Olive Growing Project Director Azeem Tariq while talking to APP. He said that olive farming in Pakistan will not only help in meeting the local needs for edible oil but will also have many secondary benefits.In addition to their food...