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HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has launched a state-of-the-art flux tower at SAU’s experimental farm for agricultural research and environmental monitoring.
The tower, inaugurated by SAU Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri and FAO Country Head Florence Rolle, will monitor key environmental factors, including gas emissions, energy, temperature, rainfall, and humidity.
It will also transmit data in real-time to the Data Center via Aqua Portal, providing crucial insights for agricultural planning and climate research.
Dr. Marri said the flux tower will reduce reliance on external data sources, offering precise information that directly benefits farmers, extension workers, and researchers, besides delivering advanced alerts and tailored crop management advice.
Rolle says the installation is part of a broader initiative in Pakistan to monitor atmospheric gases and climate changes, stressing the importance of collaboration with academic and other institutions for effective data exchange.
Chief Engineer Irrigation Sajid Ali Bhutto proposed the installation of more flux towers across different ecological zones to enhance research and data collection. Jamaluddin Mangan, Project Director SWAT, commended the SAU and FAO’s efforts and suggested the addition of a mobile lab and tower to the project.
The inauguration was also attended by FAO Sindh Office Head James Robert Okoth, alongside key figures from SAU, the Irrigation Department, and agriculture-related institutions.
