TORKHAM, Oct 17 (APP)::A major agricultural initiative by Department of Agriculture Extension in Khyber District has proven to be a resounding success, breathing new life into once barren lands and opening fresh economic avenues for local population in Shilman area.
According to Director General Khyber, Agriculture Extension, Ziaul Islam on Saturday, the initiative was launched in 2021 with planting of 3,500 olive trees across approximately 58 acres in Kam Shilman and Loay Shilman.
Driven by guided landownership programs and proactive extension steps under supervision of, olive farming has rapidly gained traction and strategic importance throughout the region.
The project achieved a major milestone this past year, yielding over 80 million tons of olives, a development hailed as a game changer for regional agriculture.
Beyond revitalizing uncultivated terrain, the initiative has generated vital local employment opportunities.
Farmers in Shilman are now actively producing olive oil and pickles, which are being distributed to major markets across the country, including Peshawar, Lahore, and Mansehra.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
