A Pak-China International Training Workshop focusing on modern water-saving irrigation technologies has been launched at Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), reinforcing efforts to enhance sustainable agriculture through international cooperation. The event brings together experts and participants from both countries to develop expertise in efficient water use, an increasingly vital concern for global food security and environmental sustainability.
Organized in collaboration with Xinjiang Tianye Water-Saving Irrigation Co., the National Engineering Research Center for Water-Saving Irrigation in Xinjiang, China, and the Center for Modern Agriculture & Water Efficient Technologies at PMAS-AAUR, the workshop is tailored to address urgent agricultural challenges. During the opening ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman underscored the significance of water conservation given the mounting pressures of population growth, climate change, and limited water resources. He emphasized the importance of adopting modern irrigation technologies for sustainable food production and environmental protection.
The training program features participation from eight irrigation experts from China as well as experts from PMAS-AAUR’s agricultural engineering faculty. The aim is to develop Master Trainers who will spearhead the adoption and spread of advanced water-saving techniques throughout Pakistan’s agricultural sector.
Participants include government officials, research scholars, industry professionals, and farm managers from across Pakistan. The workshop offers a comprehensive experience with classroom learning, field demonstrations, practical exercises, and technical discussions, all designed to facilitate the transition from research to practical application in the field.
Through this extended initiative, the workshop provides an important platform for ongoing knowledge exchange and partnership between Pakistan and China, setting the stage for long-term collaboration in agricultural innovation and water management.
