Plenary 3.2: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture: Innovations, Collaborations and Community Impact
- The government should prioritise agricultural resilience by adopting a Climate Smart Agriculture System that prepares Pakistan’s farming sector for climate challenges.
- Development partners, local and provincial governments ought to establish rainwater collection systems and water conservation initiatives, ensuring sustainable water resources to support agriculture amidst climate change.
- Public funding bodies need to allocate resources to initiatives focused on Climate Smart Agriculture, enabling sustainable practices that improve productivity and resilience.
- Agricultural research institutions and tech companies should collaborate on deploying drone technology to assess soil quality and conditions, offering data-driven insights to farmers.
- The state should empower the farming community through training, subsidies, and support programmes. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) should be promoted to increase access to resources and expertise.
- Research institutions and relevant government departments should work together to develop and promote climate-resilient crop varieties, equipping farmers with crops better suited to changing conditions.
- Meteorological institutions and agricultural bodies need to establish systems that provide farmers with timely weather updates, helping them plan and protect their crops effectively.
- Pakistan should pursue partnerships with relevant international companies to supply farmers with climate-resilient seeds, promoting adaptability in agriculture.
- The government ought to provide subsidies on sustainable agricultural products and resources to reduce costs for farmers and encourage eco-friendly practices, supporting long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
