MULTAN (Education Reporter): A two-day international conference titled “Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Step Towards Sustainable Food Security,” organized by Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture (MNSUA) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, successfully concluded. The conference witnessed active participation from national and international experts, agricultural scientists, researchers, academicians, and key stakeholders. Throughout the proceedings, delegates deliberated on the impacts of climate change on agriculture, strategies for enhancing crop yields, efficient water management, and modern agricultural practices aimed at ensuring long-term food security.
Based on their research and field observations, participants emphasized that promoting modern technology, scientific research, and sustainable agricultural strategies is essential to mitigating the challenges posed by climate change. In his closing address, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asif Ali stated that modernizing agriculture along scientific lines, ensuring the prudent use of water resources, and enhancing crop resilience against climate variations are imperative for the sector’s future. He added that climate-smart agriculture plays a crucial role not only in increasing yield, but also in securing food supplies, maintaining ecological balance, and stabilizing the national economy.