Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), will jointly observe World Food Day, while both institutions have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in efficient agricultural water management, climate-resilient agriculture, research, training and modern weather monitoring.
SAU, FAO to jointly observe World Food Day, promote food security and sustainable agriculture
HYDERABAD, Sep 25 (APP): Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), will jointly observe World Food Day, while both institutions have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in efficient agricultural water management, climate-resilient agriculture, research, training and modern weather monitoring.
A delegation of the FAO comprising international water expert Mr Jiro Ariyama, Provincial Coordinator of GCF-FAO Dr Ashfaq Ahmed Nahiyoon, Senior Groundwater Specialist Tausif Ahmed and Water Management Specialist Ms Alina Samoon held a detailed meeting with the senior management of Sindh Agriculture University.
According to the SAU spokesperson, the meeting was attended by dean faculty of crop production Dr Inayatullah Rajper, dean faculty of agricultural engineering and technology Dr Munir Ahmed Mangrio, Dr Irfan Ahmed Shaikh and Dr Rajesh Kumar. The participants discussed agricultural water management, climate-resilient agriculture, the performance and maintenance of the evapotranspiration flux tower installed at the university farm with FAO support, world food day activities and capacity-building initiatives for students and faculty.
Dr Inayatullah Rajper said there was a need to further expand cooperation between SAU and FAO in efficient water-resource management, climate-resilient agriculture, research and training. He said modern monitoring and forecasting technologies could help students, researchers and agricultural stakeholders better understand crop water requirements and climate-related challenges.
Mr Jiro Ariyama stressed the importance of regular maintenance of the flux tower to ensure its effective operation, as well as continuity and quality of the data being generated. He said reliable field-level data could play an important role in scientific research and improved planning related to crop water use, evapotranspiration and agricultural water management.
He also discussed prospects for further technical cooperation between SAU and FAO in the future. The meeting also discussed in detail a proposed training program on impact-based forecasting for 25 female students and women faculty members of SAU.
The participants emphasized the importance of introducing students and faculty to modern weather and climate forecasting approaches that could link meteorological information with potential impacts on agriculture, water resources and communities.
The participants also reviewed plans for additional activities to mark world food day including awareness campaigns, information-sharing sessions and student engagement, with a focus on food security, agriculture, climate resilience and sustainable use of natural resources.
