Chairman Message
The stabilization of production and productivity of sugarcane is important in view of the rising internal consumption of sugar and its need for ensuring adequate exports. The prospect of sugarcane as a future renewable energy crop for ethanol production,
CEO Message
Our vision is to sustain strengths and find weaknesses in supply chain of sugarcane from growers to industry and sugar to end consumers. Sugarcane occupying an important position in agrarian economy of Pakistan, is amongst the most efficient flora of agriculture world. Pakistan sugar industry can no longer afford the luxury of doing little research and development work relatively in relation to its size.
CEO Profile
Acting CEO Sugarcane Research & Development Board(SRDB), Dr. Shahid Afghan is working as Acting CEO at Sugarcane Research and Development Board. He has 30-year experience of sugarcane plant improvement, teaching and administration. Dr. Afghan is HEC approved PhD supervisor, Editor-in-Chief of Pakistan Sugar Journal, also he has completed national and international research projects on sugarcane with WWF-Pakistan,
Our Vision 2020
Increase in cane and sugar yields per unit area. Improve efficiency of inputs (water, fertilizers, agrochemicals, diesel, labour/manpower). Sustainable production system (including environment friendly approach, soil fertility & health, socio-economic aspects) Explore potential of bi-products & energy production from sugarcane biomass Prepare for mechanization in future and application of new technologies Effective Technology Transfer and Capacity for young researchers/technicians/farmers.
Our Mission
Facilitating high quality research, development and extension activities for the technical progress and profitability of the Punjab Sugarcane Industry through sustainable production systems.
Principle Functions
- To Assess, monitor and review research programs and research strategies for empowering sugar industry.
- To Facilitate the Technical and Scientific investigation, and evaluation for the promotion of sugarcane industry
- To provide training, advice and information concerning any matter relating to the production, harvesting, production and processing of sugar cane.
- To identify diversification opportunities for the sugar cane industry.
Sugarcane Research and Development Board (SRDB) Punjab Pakistan opens R&D Fund call for always:
- SRDB has announced the Research Fund to deliver impactful research investment to Punjab’s sugarcane industry.
- SRDB invites growers, millers, industry bodies, researchers, universities, and innovators to submit their visionary ideas to solve the sugarcane industry’s challenges and deliver tangible outputs with industry-wide outcomes.
- “SRDB commitment to the industry is evident with this Rs. 900 million research investment designed to capture new ideas and opportunities that will make a difference,”.
- “This R&D is designed to get those with ideas to submit them in a simple concept note by responding to four concise questions.
- “Whether the idea is for an incremental improvement or a groundbreaking transformation, it must align with our Strategic Plan 2023- 2028 objectives. However, no specific eligibility criteria are used.
- “Ideas will be evaluated on their potential to address the industry’s challenges and deliver a positive impact.
- “The process will be to invite those who have submitted the most promising ideas to submit full research proposals for funding.
- “SRDB will encourage more collaborative research and innovation partnerships to solve our industry’s most pressing issues,”.
- “This is a milestone for SRDB and there is no better way to recognise that milestone than by investing further in our industry and the regional communities where we live and work.
- Submission guidelines and the concept note forms are available on www.srdb.gop.pk
For any questions on SRDB Fund please email: ceo.srdb@gmail.com
Note:
SRDB is special purpose vehicle of GOP for research, development and adoption for the Punjab sugarcane industry. It invests in targeted research activities that will deliver benefits on-farm and at the mill.
