Young farmers on Saturday called for to adopt efficient water management practices to curtail water shortages. For this, they highlighted how to initiate preparation of land for smart agriculture, strengthening water management, crops productivity enhancement and grading of products to get proper rates.
They were speaking at a Certificate Distribution Ceremony after completing 15-day course titled "Foundation Course on Water Leadership for Youth" at a local hotel here, which was attended by growers, representatives of irrigation institutions and academia.
The event was organized by Research Development Foundation (RDF) presided over by Commissioner Mirpurkhas Division Adbul Waheed Shaikh.
The young farmers told participants how the world has adapted modern practices to use small pieces of lands and getting more products instead of performing traditionally. Sustainable and efficient use of irrigation water is only way out to get crops productivity and help in ending poverty in rural areas, they asked.
Abdul Waheed Shaikh, Commissioner Mirpurkhas division urged the farmers to utilise learning in agriculture and water management practices to face emerging challenges.
He suggested promoting smart agriculture and bringing change of farmer's behaviour through training courses for water users, most importantly young ones.
He said farmers should be sensitized about utility of crops and agriculture entrepreneurship to earn enough.
Ghulam Ali Jariko, Director Sindh Development Study Center (SDSC), Professor Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar focal person of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, Ghulam Mustafa Nangraj, deputy director Agriculture Extension Department, Pervez Banbhan representing Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA), Ashfaq Ahmed Soomro, Executive Director RDF and farmer representatives also spoke on the occasion.
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