USPCAS-W Training Workshop Highlights: Learning to Live with Salinity

The U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCAS-W) at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology conducted “Farmer Facilitators’ Training Workshop: Learning to Live with Salinity.” in collaboration with SOFT and IUCN. This initiative falls under the project “Adopting to Salinity in The Southern Indus Basin-ASSIB.”

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀:
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Understanding the challenges of salinity and prioritizing effective solutions.
𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Exploring the benefits and techniques of mulching in salinity-affected areas.
𝗚𝘆𝗽𝘀𝘂𝗺 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Techniques and benefits of gypsum application for soil improvement.
𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Implementing innovative cultivation methods for enhanced water management.
𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Practical insights into establishing and maintaining kitchen gardens in saline environments.
𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: Exploring the potential of aquaculture in mitigating salinity-related challenges.
𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Hands-on interventions and strategies for successful aquaculture in saline conditions.
𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: Participating in exercises that simulate real-world scenarios to enhance practical learning. Farmers from Malwa and Keti Bandar showcased their roles in the SERL and various other activities and interventions.

The resource persons and experts included Prof. Dr Abdul Latif, USPCAS-W, Prof. Dr Kamran Ansari, Director USPCAS-W, Ms Tahira Baloch, Mr Babar Zaman, Mr Muhammad Yousif Channa, Ms Benazir Kumbhar, Mr Naveed Ali Soomro, Dr Aslam Jarwar, Mr Akhtar Hussain Samoon. This workshop aimed to equip farmer facilitators with essential knowledge and skills to tackle salinity-related issues effectively. The active participation and enthusiasm of the attendees contributed to a vibrant learning environment. USPCAS-W remains committed to fostering sustainable solutions for challenges in the Southern Indus B , Director USPCAS-W, Ms Tahira Baloch, Mr Babar Zaman, Mr Muhammad Yousif Channa, Ms Benazir Kumbhar, Mr Naveed Ali Soomro, Dr Aslam Jarwar, Mr Akhtar Hussain Samoon. This workshop aimed to equip farmer facilitators with essential knowledge and skills to tackle salinity-related issues effectively. The active participation and enthusiasm of the attendees contributed to a vibrant learning environment. USPCAS-W remains committed to fostering sustainable solutions for challenges in the Southern Indus BPanod Muetpaasin.