KARACHI: Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) and Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEPD) Chairperson. Naheed Memon has said that the government of Sindh was committed to promote dairy sector not only for food security, but also to improve value addition and value chain. While addressing to Italian and Russian diplomats and participants of Livestock Dairy Fisheries Agriculture (LDFA) Exhibition she highlighted the purpose of the exhibition. Italian and Russian diplomats participated in LDFA Exhibition and Seminar at the Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam. They also took great interest in agricultural potential of Sindh lauding the purpose of holding the exhibition. They were also apprised that Sindh produces a variety of field and horticultural crops. Major crops are wheat, rice, sugarcane, and cotton; approximately 68 percent of the total cropped area is used for their production. Of the total output in Pakistan, Sindh produces 40 percent of the rice, 26 percent of sugarcane, 15 percent of wheat, and 25 percent of the cotton. Major horticulture crops are mangoes, bananas and red chillies. Of the total output, Sindh produces 90 percent of chillies, 83 percent of bananas, and 25 percent of the mangoes. Sindh also has cultivable land under usage for fodder, pulses, condiments, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables. Earlier, People of Sindh and experts along with national and international participants welcomed the government of Sindh efforts for showcasing its agriculture potential to the world. The event was organised by Sindh Enterprise Development Fund and Sindh Board of Investment in collaboration with Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, and Livestock & Fisheries Department. A large number of citizens, families and children enjoyed the unique cattle parade, horse and camel dance, irds show and flower show during the event. Livestock farmers also participated in animal shows. Handicrafts items made in different artisan towns were displayed at different stalls for buyers. More than 350 animals, indigenous and cross breeds, like buffalo, cow, goat, sheep, horse and camels were exhibited at the livestock section, which also attracted people. SBI and SEPD Chairperson Naheed Memon said “I am pleased that the government of Sindh organised a vital exhibition for the mainstream sectors of the agricultural economy including livestock, dairy, fisheries, and poultry, which also reflects government’s keen interest in agricultural sector. “I am also pleased that SEDF is holding Agricultural Exhibition first time in Agricultural university of Sindh. The purpose of holding this exhibition in an agricultural university is to link academic education and training with trade and development in agricultural industry,” Memon said.