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       ISLAMABAD: A Singa-pore-based hybrid seed company has shown keen interest in introducing climate-resilient hybrid corn seeds in Pakistan, finding the country having the po--tential to get high yields.

       “Our latest hybrid corn seed technology has sho-wn the potential to incre-ase yields by up to 32 per cent, offering farmers higher productivity and improved profitability,” said Commercial Director for Southeast Asian Mar-kets of Corteva Agrisci-en--ce (Singapore), Mr Bryce Sturgess, during a meeting with Minister for Nat-ional Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain in Islamabad on Wednesday.

       Mr Sturgess informed the minister that by introducing climate-resilient hybrid corn seeds in Pakistan, “we aim to support farmers in overcoming challenges such as water scarcity and changing weather patterns”.

       Corteva is committed to working alongside the Pa--kistan government to stre-ngthen food security thro-ugh innovative corn hyb-rids that are both sustainable and farmer-friendly, Mr Sturgess maintained.

       The Singa-porean delegation head said with the adoption of advanced hybrid corn seeds, Pakistan’s farming community would not only achieve higher yields but also contribute to the country’s long-term agricultural sustainability. He also shared details of initiatives and investment plans in Pakistan’s agriculture sector.

       Mr Hussain said that Pakistan’s agriculture sector requires modernisation and innovative appro-aches to meet challenges. He emphasised hybrid seed technology, along with improved agronomic practices, can substantially increase farmers’ income, reduce crop losses, and improve natio-nal food self-sufficiency.

       Published in Dawn, August 28th, 2025