Cottonseed oil meets 18.1% of Pakistan’s edible oil needs. In 2030, there will be 5.5 million tonnes of total demand for this purpose, with 2 million tonnes of local supply. Bt cotton, which was introduced in 2010 to remove three harmful lepidopteran insects, currently accounts for more than 90% of all cotton grown in Pakistan.
What is cotton seed oil & why is it important?
Cottonseed oil is largely composed of unsaturated fats about 70%, and high levels of antioxidants such as Vitamin E that contribute to its long shelf life. Cotton has about 70% share in locally produced edible oil in Pakistan. Cotton seed cake is one of the major sources of cattle feed to enhance milk production in Pakistan.
Where is cotton cultivated in India?
Cotton is mainly cultivated in two provinces. The Punjab, being the most conducive for cotton production, produces around 70% of country’s cotton followed by Sindh that contributes 28% of production. Cotton is grown on an area of 4.7 million acre in Punjab annually with a production of 7 million bales and lint yield of 700 kg/ha.
Can Pakistan grow organic cotton?
Pakistan offers a lot of potential for organic cotton cultivation, particularly in unconventional cotton-growing locations with low insect burdens. Climate change-induced high temperatures and water scarcity are a big worry because contemporary agriculture is practiced in areas that already experience very high temperatures.
Is soybean a good oil crop in Pakistan?
Although soybean as an oil crop as introduced in Pakistan along with sunflower, it could not make its place in the country. Its cultivation remained restricted to a limited area mostly in the North West Frontier Province. Since its average yield per hectare is also very low, its production remained small.
Which countries produce hybrid cotton seeds?
China and India have produce hybrid cotton seeds regularly. Artificial withstanding the higher cost of seed production. The (Mohan et al., 2016). In light of the significance of the commer cialization of hybrids. Elite hyb rids were 2016). In Pakistan, hybrid cotto n agriculture is indispensable. Phenotypicall y and genetically pure impurity.