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

“Our latest hybrid corn seed technology has sho­wn the potential to incre­ase yields by up to 32 per cent, offering farmers higher productivity and improved profitability,” said Commercial Director for Southeast Asian Mar­kets of Corteva Agrisci­en­­ce (Singapore), Mr Bryce Sturgess, during a meeting with Minister for Nat­ional 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 Pa­­kistan government to stre­ngthen food security thro­ugh innovative corn hyb­rids that are both sustainable and farmer-friendly, Mr Sturgess maintained.

The Singa­porean 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 appro­aches to meet challenges. He emphasised hybrid seed technology, along with improved agronomic practices, can substantially increase farmers’ income, reduce crop losses, and improve natio­nal food self-sufficiency.

Published in Dawn, August 28th, 2025