Assessing the Impact of Climate-Smart Adaptation Strategies on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Punjab amidst Climate Change
This article examines climate-smart adaptation strategies and their impact on agriculture and food security in Punjab's Chakwal District, Pakistan. The study assesses climate change effects, evaluates adaptation methods, and identifies challenges for scaling up. Results show climate change is harming agricultural production, affecting weather patterns and reducing yields. Though climate-smart strategies are implemented, their effectiveness needs improvement. Lack of farmer awareness hinders scaling up. Findings stress raising awareness, providing support, and strengthening institutions for adoption. Policymakers, NGOs, and stakeholders can benefit from the study's implications. Efforts should focus on increasing awareness, support, and institutional strengthening for effective implementation. The survey provides insights for future interventions and policies to boost climate resilience in the region.
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Climate-smart Adaptation Strategies, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, Climate Change Impacts
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(1) Um-e-Ammara Kousar
Ph. D. Scholar, Department of Economics & Agri-Economics, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Hafsah Batool
Lecturer/Head of International Resource Centre (DFDI), Department of Economics, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Rubab Aslam Malik
Visitor in Economics, University of Education Lahore (Vehari Campus), Vehari, Punjab, Pakistan.
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.
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Weather Pattern, Food Security, Crop Production, Extreme Weather, Climate Change
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(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.