Money Matters: A priority sector (The News) 

The News (Pakistan) published an op-ed by research analyst Sitara Gill and program leader, Abdul Wajid Rana who write that the agriculture sector has been therefore identified as a key sector in intended (NDCs) for taking adaptation measures in the face of climate change. he personnel in extension departments lack the knowledge and capacity to respond to the challenges of climate change. To rectify this, linkages between agriculture research, diagnostic experts, and extension workers need to be strengthened for timely dissemination of knowledge. Moreover, an integrated Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) package is possible only if there is an information exchange between farmers and extension workers. This two-way flow of information can serve as the basis for determining extension methods that are appropriate given the context in each region through a bottom-up approach where findings and experiences of farmers can be used to inform decision-making and mainstream the CSA practices.