Influence of Changing Rainfall Patterns on Wheat and Maize Production: A Case Study of Mandra District, Rawalpindi
This study highlights the influence of irregular rainfall on Wheat and Maize Production in Mandra, District Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Local farmers face many difficulties due to the change in climate. Farmers used to grow pulses and peanuts, but now these crops are not grown due to climate change. Through in-depth interviews, the study highlights that changes in rainfall patterns result in crop diseases like leaf Rust, Stem Rust, insects, and damage. The study also shows that rising costs of fertilizers like DAP, Urea, and pesticides lead to financial stress for farmers. Findings show that climate change affects crop productivity and farmers' lives. The study recommends a better irrigation system and offering discounts for fertilizers and pesticides; accurate information about weather and providing awareness to farmers can reduce the influence of changing rainfall patterns on Wheat and Maize Production. It can help farmers to reduce losses in the future.
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Climate Change, Rainfall Pattern, Wheat, Maize, Crop Production, Crop Diseases
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(1) Amber Batool
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.
Climate Change and Wheat Rust Diseases: A Case Study of Kallar Syedan
This study, “Climate Change and Wheat Rust Diseases: A study in Kallar Syedan, District Rawalpindi,” aims to look at farmers’ perceptions of climate change and wheat rust diseases on crop productivity. Qualitative methods were used in this research, based on data gathered through interview guides. The methodology involves an in-depth study of farmers' experiences and observations in Choa Khalsa, a village of Kallar Syedan, to understand the observed changes by farmers in temperature, rainfall, and wind patterns and their outcomes on wheat rust diseases and crop productivity. This method allows a detailed understanding of the farmers’ views on the challenges faced by climate change, the changes in wheat rust diseases, and the effects on crop productivity.
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Climate Change, Wheat Rust, Wheat Production
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(1) Rahat Batool
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.