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INTRODUCTION |
SACAN Foundation was established during 2007 with the aim to combat against resource degradation caused by conservative agricultural practice being following to harvest food, fiber and shelter requirements, articularly in south Asian countries. SACAN through its subsidiaries, SACAN Services, SACAN Consultants and SACAN Supplies provides their valued input in for the promotion, research, evaluation and development of Resource Conservation Technologies besides supply of technical knowledge, human resources, machinery and equipment to the public and private enterprises. SACAN also works in close liaison with local, regional and international networks of its kind e.g. IRRI, RWC, IWMI, ICARDA, CIMMYT, ACT, ECAF, CAFAP, FAP, etc. and donor agencies including USAID, ADB, FAO and World Bank. Presently SACAN is participating in various mega developments being undertaking in the agricultural and water sector. |
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- Mining of soil nutrients
- Declining of organic matter
- Increasing salinity
- Depletion of groundwater, and
- Build up of weeds and pests
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Another important factor in the stagnation of productivity could be traditional way of cultivation that uses multiple tillage operations. Recently, Resource Conservation technologies have developed in the region that use natural resources more efficiently and minimize environmental degradation.
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Effective linkages are required with famers and other stakeholders to accelerate the transmission of these innovations to the user community. A more participatory approach among an expanded set of stakeholders will be needed to accelerate adoption of more efficient technologies quickly. Otherwise it well be extremely difficult to confront the hunger knocking at the door.
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The importance and need for a network for promotion of conservation Agricultural practices in the region were emphasized in an international workshop on conservation tillage. A viable option for sustainable agriculture in Eurasia held at Shortandy, Astana Republic of Kazakhstan, September 19-24, 1999. Subsequently, its existence was endorsed by the International workshop on Conservation Agriculture for Food Security and Environmental Protection in Rice-Wheat Cropping Systems held at Lahore, Pakistan, February 6-9, 2001. Accordingly, a broad structure for South Asian Conservation has been established to promote resource conserving agricultural technology in south Asian region.
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