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Cotton cultivation

targets achieved by

91pc in Pakistan USTER TESTER 6

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According to Dr Khalid Abdullah, cotton commissioner in the ministry of national food security and research,
across Pakistan during the sowing season, Cotton crop has been cultivated more than 2.69 million hectares where data drives quality and profit
across Pakistan which is a 1 percent rise over last season to produce 14 million bales which to meet the
domestic demand and export requirement is enough and the crop cultivation targets were 91 percent achieved
this season.
Brand-new sensor technology in the USTER TESTER 6 opens the door to greater accuracy
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In Punjab the overall cotton sowing has registered about 11 percent growth rate. Whereas, in Sindh, it has and reliability than ever – at blazing fast speeds. Test data shows spinners the full picture,
decreased by 40 percent due to the shortage of water and dry weather. with all the options for assured quality and cost-effective production.

Meanwhile, the cotton prices have been stable and it is a positive and encouraging step for the farmers to grow The Total Testing Center™ – incorporated in the USTER TESTER 6 – combines results from
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more crop to maximize profit. laboratory tests with online data, providing 100 % quality control. It covers all the spinning
mill processes, and extends the options as each instrument connects to the system. It’s
During the last fiscal year ending at 30 June, the exports of raw cotton from the country have been registered a unique business tool, transforming data into practical choices for quality yarns and
over 33.65 percent as compared to the preceding fiscal figures. profitable production.

During the period under review, approximately 521,959 metric tons of cotton yarn worth US$ 1.371 billion was The new USTER TESTER 6 sets new global standards in evenness testing – and is the starting
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also exported as compared the 458,074 metric tons valuing US$ 1.243 billion of the same period last year. point for future mill management.

During fiscal 2017-18, export of cotton yarn grew by 10.30 per cent compared to the corresponding period in
the previous fiscal, whereas the exports of yarn other than cotton grew by 38.85 per cent.

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