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MULTAN, Sep 01 (APP):Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is going to establish its regional office at Pakistan Central Cotton Committee headquarters which would serve as a hub for joint initiatives for research, development, and implement climate-resilient agricultural practices.
In this connection, an understanding was reached between FAO and PCCC officials, on the occasion of inauguration of “Eddy Flux Tower” (to keep update about weather variations) here on Sunday.
The collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) is set to propel new advancements in cotton research. This important development was announced by PCCC Vice President Dr Yusuf Zafar, a recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz during a meeting which was also joined by FAO’s representative in Pakistan, Ms Florence Rolle, and Senior Technical Advisor and Head of FAO Punjab, Ms. Imelda Behrjina.
Dr Yusuf Zafar maintained that FAO and PCCC had formulated a strategic plan to closely collaborate on future projects which aimed at developing agricultural innovation and sustainability in Pakistan.
The ceremony was attended by Punjab’s Agriculture Secretary Agriculture, Iftikhar Ali Sahu, who expressed his optimism about the launch of joint research projects between PCCC and FAO.
FAO Representative Ms. Florence Rolle shared that the installation of Eddy Flux Tower would strengthen the collaborative efforts between FAO and PCCC, particularly in advancing modern agricultural projects and research activities.
She reiterated FAO’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s agricultural sector.
Dr Yusuf Zafar expressed his gratitude to FAO for the installation of Eddy Flux Tower and stressed the importance of continued cooperation between the two organizations.
He assured full support for FAO’s agricultural development programmes, which were designed to enhance sustainability and resilience within the sector.