FAISALABAD, June 20: Agriculture should be taught in primary and high schools in rural areas across Pakistan so that the country’s younger generation is better equipped with the knowledge of the subject, says an academic.

Talking to a delegation of Australian scientists led by Prof Ray Collins, University of Agriculture Faisalabad acting Vice-Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashfaq said Pakistan was lagging behind in post-harvest technology and marketing of its farm products.

He said the introduction of agriculture discipline at primary and high schools of rural areas would enable the country to cope with its food problems. He said Pakistan was losing 50 per cent of its mango crop to the changing climate every year.

Australian scientists said their country was helping Pakistan financially and technically strengthen its livestock and agriculture sectors.