Karachi: The Sindh government has launched a farmer training programme under its Climate Smart Agriculture project to help farmers adapt to climate change and improve crop productivity.
The initiative, part of the Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) programme, aims to boost per-acre yields, enhance farmer incomes, and ensure food security across the province. Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar said the project will equip farmers with modern techniques for sustainable farming.
Over the next five years, 180 field schools will be established to train 4,500 farmers. In the first phase, 750 farmers are being trained this year under the supervision of Project Director Liaquat Bhutto and Coordinator Mansoor Bughio. So far, 30 demonstration plots and field schools have been set up in Sukkur, Mirpurkhas, and Badin districts.
The training covers methods such as laser land levelling, row planting of wheat, balanced fertiliser use, pest control, and cultivation with minimal water. Mahar highlighted a successful trial in Badin’s Khorewah Minor, where wheat grown using zero-tillage on rice stubble reduced costs, water usage, and labour while benefiting the environment.
Farmers completing the training will receive subsidies to implement these techniques on their own land, enabling them to serve as role models for others. Mahar said the government’s goal is to protect agriculture from climate change risks while promoting long-term sustainability.
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