DLP Report
PESHAWAR
The Department of Agronomy, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, successfully organized a two-day International Conference on “Climate-Smart Solutions for Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Seed Production, and Storage”.
The event was held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Jehan Bakht, Vice Chancellor of the University, with Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arif and Dr. Shazma Anwar serving as the chief organizers.
The conference brought together a diverse and distinguished group of experts, including renowned scientists Prof. Dr. Zhao Changping and Prof. Dr. Zhang Shengquan from the Beijing Engineering Research Centre for Hybrid Wheat, China, and Prof. Dr. Diah Hermayant and Dr. Roy Hendroko Setyobudi from the University of Muhammadiyah, Indonesia.
In addition, faculty members, researchers, and students from various national and international institutions participated enthusiastically.
The event had over 200 registrations, 45 abstract submissions, and 25 insightful presentations, creating an enriching environment for academic exchange and collaboration.
Topics covered ranged from climate-resilient agriculture, seed production technologies, micro plastic contamination, and nutrient management to digital farming, biodiversity, and postharvest innovations.
The conference concluded with a set of forward-looking recommendations that reaffirmed the collective commitment to:
Strengthening climate resilience in agriculture
Advancing seed systems and the conservation of genetic resources
Promoting sustainable nutrient and water management
Expanding digital agriculture and smart farming practices
Enhancing food security through innovative postharvest technologies
Encouraging agroecological and biodiversity-based farming systems
Empowering youth and building research and technical capacity
Supporting smallholder farmers through inclusive development
Strengthening public–private partnerships and policy frameworks
This international gathering provided an excellent platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and strategic collaboration, reinforcing the university’s leading role in addressing pressing global challenges in agriculture.
