GAWADAR: Among 10 years’ success stories of BRI that relates to poverty alleviation, de-desertification and livestock economy, “King Grass” pioneered by Chinese Technology is emerging as super food for animals with impactful features of cash crop and land fertility in Gwadar as well as Pakistan.
After successful growth of King Grass in the length and breadth of Free Zone area of Gwadar Port, local enterprises are motivated to seek assistance of Chinese JUNCAO technology to grow King Grass to boost their business profitability.
As per pilot project, King Grass also known as magic grass, was grown and used to raise livestock in cattle farm established in Gwadar Port more than two years ago.
“Throughout the time span, 80 percent proceed had been utilized as a food for all breeds of goats. Not only animals turned fattened but also stayed fit without suffering from any lethal disease,” Free Zone official told Gwadar Pro.
Goats, he said, love to eat King Grass with zeal due to its lush green color, palatability, fragrance, inbuilt properties and quality.
“Giant King Grass provides many of the nutrition requirements for cattles. It has fiber, protein and good energy content. Giant King Grass can replace expensive feeds in the ration and therefore reduce feeding costs while maintaining good nutrition,” he mentioned.
Pakistan Farmer Association President Mian Mansha Syed said Chinese President Xi’s vision of “magic grass” has been inspiring global poverty relief. “It is a particular breed of grass discovered by Chinese scientists which is an economical and environment-friendly substitute for timber.
So far, more than 500 counties across China have participated in planting Juncao, King grass. The grass significantly lowered farming costs, and reduced annual tree clearing by 20 million cubic meters in the country,” he added.
Gwadar area, by virtue of its arid climate, land degradation, saline or alkali soil and various other ecological challenges, was a litmus test for King grass. “
Gwadar Port Operator “COPHC” initiated a King Grass project with assistance of Chinese Embassy and experts from Chinese Universities. In early stage during 2020, King Grass was planted on 5 acres land in Gwadar Port. “Results, eventually proved that it is survivable and commercially feasible. –Agencies
