Agri Festival

FAISALABAB Dec 12: University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) staged one-day Zarai Mela, featuring the latest agricultural technology and folk culture that attracted farmers, locals, researchers, students and industry professionals. The event was aimed at showcasing the latest agricultural technologies and practices to boost productivity, and promote our rich culture. The event organized by Agri Tourism Club, Senior Tutor Office was inaugurated by former Governor Punjab Lt General (r) Khalid Mabool who was flanked by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan and a large number of faculty members, farmers and students. More than 100 stalls were put on the display. A large number of people thronged the university to have of the delight of the colours of festivity that featured innovative farming technology, crops varieties, live pottery, books, handicrafts and food. One-day national tent pegging championship was arranged as part of festival in which 300 horse riders took part. Khalid Maqbool said that the agriculture sector was the backbone of our economy, and modern trends adaptation in the sector was prerequisite to increase per acre production and alleviate property. He said that UAF had played a pivotal role in uplifting the sector by bringing innovation and reaching out to the farming community. Marvelous contribution of the university has resulted in producing trained manpower, valuable research work and benefiting the sector. He added that the nations who set aside their culture vanish from the map of the world. He stressed upon the need to inculcate our rich culture and values in the young generation and such a platform helps promote our precious culture to maintain our distinction. Prof Dr. Sarwar Khan emphasized the importance of such events as they play a vital role in bridging the gap between research institutions and farmers. It also provides an opportunity to the people to take a break from monotonous routine and refresh themselves. He called for disseminating the modern agricultural trends that will not only help ensure food security but also improve the economic condition of the rural population. He added that the university was committed for the agricultural uplift and spreading our valuable culture among the people. Moreover, the one-day tent pegging was inaugurated by Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan, along with tent pegging Chief Organizer Dr. Muhammad Riaz Virk, Convener Rana Aamir Saeed, and Dr. Shahid Ibn Zameer. The rider hanging halfway down while galloping with high speed to lift the piece of wood with a spear remained a source of attraction for speculators.