FAISALABAD, Feb 10 (APP): The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) organized an awareness walk on World Pulses Day to highlight the nutritional, economic and environmental importance of pulses in daily diets and sustainable agriculture.
The awareness walk was jointly organized by the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics (PBG), Department of Agronomy, IBMS, and the Institute of Agricultural and Resource Economics (IARE).
UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali led the walk which commenced from the Clock Tower, UAF with enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members across various departments.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor UAF Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali said that the country imports pulses worth $1 billion that is a matter of concerns. He called for promoting its cultivation and stressed upon the vital role of pulses in ensuring sustainable food systems.
He said that pulses are an affordable source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients. Their cultivation not only supports human health but also improves soil fertility and reduces environmental degradation. Promoting pulses is crucial for achieving food security and sustainable agricultural development, he stated.
Dean Agriculture Dr Ghulam Murtaza, PBG Chairman Dr Azeem Iqbal Khan, Dr Asghar Ali, Dr Waseem Akram, Dr Asif Kamran, Dr Rana Muhamad Atif, Dr Tehseen Azhar, Dr Nadeem Akbar, Dr Ashfaq Malhi, Dr Rizwana and a large number of faculty members attended.