The Sindh department of agriculture launched the SINDH Water and Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) Swat (Swat) program as part of the climate agriculture project to train farmers in modern techniques, said Minister of Agriculture Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar.
The program aims to teach farmers’ methods to stimulate crop yields, improve plant growth, fight against pests and cultivate using less water. “The Sindh government has prepared a full plan to combat climate change and protect the agricultural sector in the province,” said Mahar, stressing that the initiative will increase income and provide food security.
The five -year project, operating until 2028, will establish 180 schools in the field and will result in 4,500 farmers.
During the first phase, 750 farmers receive training this year, with 30 demonstration plots and schools on the ground installed in Sukkur, Mirpurkhas and Badin to demonstrate techniques such as laser land, planting in wheat and the use of balanced fertilizers.
At Khorwah Minor in Badin, wheat was planted using a zero-treat technique, which uses residual humidity after harvesting rice, economy costs, water and labor while benefiting the environment.
After training, farmers will receive subsidies to adopt these modern methods on their own land.
Mahar underlined climate change as a major threat to Pakistan agriculture, causing damage to cultures and financial losses. He said the Sindh government took practical measures through farmers’ training to take up the challenge.
The intelligent climate agricultural initiative, inaugurated at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad in 2024, is funded by the United States and aims to provide Pakistani farmers with sustainable methods to improve the resilience of cultures nationwide.
