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26 Pages : 329-334

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).26      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).26      Published : Jun 2025

Consequences of Changing Weather Patterns on Barley and Maize Production: A Case Study of Rawat District, Rawalpindi

    This study examines the impact of weather change patterns on maize and barley and maize farming in Rawat, District Rawalpindi. Farmers are facing significant issues due to rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and an increase in extreme weather events. Farmers' income has been low because of changing weather patterns, which include high pest problems, low crop production, and high yield costs. The exploratory research method is used in this research. The results show that farmers need fast and proper support. Farmers can deal with problems easily if they have proper farming techniques, regular weather updates, and the help of government experts. These steps are important to keep crops developing well and protect the farmers' daily life in the area like Rawat.

    Weather Pattern, Food Security, Crop Production, Extreme Weather, Climate Change
    (1) Mahnoor
    Graduate, Department of Anthropology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry
    Associate Professor/Chairman, Department of Anthropology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

28 Pages : 343-348

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).28      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).28      Published : Jun 2025

Climate Change Effect on Sugarcane and Rice Productivity: A case Study in Gujrat

    This study examines that how climate change interrupt the production of sugarcane and rice especially in Gujrat, Punjab. Climate changes affect crop productivity, growth, and water availability and farmer livelihoods. It has serious threats on crop growth. Climate change affects the availability of water management resources. The study focuses on the challenges that have threats on the productivity of crops and traditional practices in Gujrat. It also focuses on the sustainable farming techniques and advance technology. This study emphasizes the consequences of climate change on two major crops rice and sugarcane. This study highlight how climate change affects the productivity of crops like sugarcane and rice in the region Gujrat and identify the implementation to ensure the sustainable production of particular region.

    Interrupt, Productivity, Growth, Challenges, Extreme Weather Events, Farmer Livelihoods, Consequences, Implementations & Sustainable Production
    (1) Huma Sajid
    Graduate, Department of Anthropology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Gafoor Chaudhry
    Associate professor/Chairman, Department of Anthropology, PMAS - Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.