Pakistan seeks Spanish expertise in olive farming

Pakistan and Spain have agreed to expand cooperation in olive cultivation, olive oil processing, agricultural technology and water management, Mettis Global reported on November 12. The understanding followed a meeting in Türkiye between Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain and Spain’s agriculture minister, Luis Planas Puchades.

Spain offered to share expertise in precision farming, irrigation, mechanisation and water reuse, while Pakistan proposed sending a technical delegation to study Spanish practices. The ministers also discussed research links, training and technology exchange, with Pakistan highlighting opportunities to develop its olive sector through improved orchard management, processing, quality standards and marketing. The talks also addressed water scarcity and climate-related challenges facing agriculture.