Argentina to help curb high agri-losses

Argentina has offered to share agricultural machinery, grain-storage and post-harvest expertise with Pakistan to address losses in farm produce, The Express Tribune reported. During a Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry visit, Ambassador Sebastian Sayus said Pakistan loses 10-20% of grain output and 35-40% of horticultural produce each year, largely because of weak storage and post-harvest practices.

Sayus pointed to silo bags, metallic silos and other modern storage solutions as areas where Argentine know-how could be applied in Pakistan. He also highlighted opportunities for joint ventures and business partnerships in agriculture, dairy and pharmaceuticals, including Argentine oncology-product manufacturing capabilities. The ambassador said cooperation and technology transfer could support stronger agricultural storage and supply chains.