Accra:World Food Day is being observed today with the theme "Innovate Today to Nourish Tomorrow," focusing on raising awareness about global hunger, nutrition, and sustainable food systems. The day emphasizes the importance of collective action to end hunger, ensure food security, and promote healthier and fairer food for all.
According to Radio Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing Pakistan's food security, modernizing agriculture, and providing access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food. They underscored the significance of scientific research, technological innovation, and climate-resilient farming in line with this year's theme.
President Zardari emphasized addressing the challenges faced by farmers, including climate change, water scarcity, land degradation, and rising production costs. He advocated for the promotion of climate-smart agriculture, improving irrigation efficiency, reducing post-harvest losses, and strengthening farmers' access to markets.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the government's commitment to modernizing agriculture through improved seeds, mechanization, digital technologies, and scientific research. He also mentioned the role of the National Agricultural and Food Security Council in coordinating agricultural development efforts with provincial governments and relevant institutions.