ISLAMABAD: The Atomic Energy Commission in collaboration with the Punjab Agriculture Board has developed two new varieties of soybeans.

Soybeans

According to the details, the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission has succeeded in developing new varieties of soybeans. In this regard, the spokesperson of the Atomic Energy Commission said that the proposed varieties also have better immunity against diseases.

The spokesman said that the Atomic Energy Commission had started research on soybeans in 2015 in collaboration with the Punjab Agriculture Board.

Shahid Riaz Khan said that Chairman CEO Punjab Agriculture Board visited Faisalabad and also observed the field trials proposed in these institutions.

He said that for better production, soybean can be cultivated and then maize can be cultivated in the agricultural system.

He added that Pakistan imports ایک 1 billion worth of soybeans to meet its needs. After cultivating these varieties of soybeans, there will be significant foreign exchange savings.