The favourable weather conditions, suitable climate position for the crop, better management and low intensity of pest attacks in Punjab and Sindh this year were indications of a significant growth in output, said Pakistan Central Cotton Committee vice-president Dr Khalid Abdullah.
Talking to APP on Tuesday, he added that whitefly attacks on the cotton crop in Punjab had reduced from 17% last year to 12% this year. However, he lamented that the cotton crop in Sindh had remained water-stressed due to below average rainfall in agricultural areas.
