Digital agriculture and precision technology priority of govt., says Foreign Minister Rana

Kathmandu, July 1: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba has said embracing digital agriculture and precision technology and supporting climate-smart and integrated farming system through increased investment in agriculture research and advisory services is in the Nepal Government's priority.     

These measures integrate climate resilience, gender equity, and digital agriculture to build a sustainable, inclusive and resilient food system that ensures food security, nutrition, and livelihoods for all, she said.     

Participating as a panelist in the Round Table on Four Betters for Innovation and Agrifood System Transformation held at the sidelines of the 44th Session of the General Conference of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy on Tuesday, she said Nepal has adopted various policy and institutional measures, such as Nepal's Agriculture Development Strategy, Food and Nutrition Security Plan of Action and Nepal's Food Systems Transformation Strategic Plan (2022-2030), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.     

Also on Tuesday morning, Foreign Minister Rana also held a meeting with Director General of FAO Dr Qu Dongyu at its headquarters and discussed the partnership between Nepal and FAO for agriculture development, ensuring food security and forest development and other related matters.     

Nepal has been an active and committed member of FAO ever since it joined the organization in 1951.(RSS)