SEARCH ARTICLE

12 Pages : 173-186

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-IV).12      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-IV).12      Published : Dec 2018

Possibilities of Agricultural Education for Secondary Level in Pakistan

    Agricultural education is the main component to promote development and production of agriculture. In Pakistan, higher education institutes are offering agricultural education at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels. F.Sc. Pre-Agriculture program has also been started in selected universities of agriculture. At the same time, the subject of agriculture has been part of elementary schools for many years. But, the gap still exists for the provision of agricultural education at secondary level. So, the study aims to review the initiatives of agriculture education at secondary level in national educational policies and five-year plans and to explore the possibilities for the promotion of curriculum for agricultural education according to opinions from agricultural education experts. This offers a descriptive study. The study was conducted in two steps. Documentary analysis technique was firstly used. Further, the need of agricultural education curriculum for secondary level was assessed and possibilities of agriculture education were explored. Purposive sampling technique was used to select subject specialists. The data was analyzed with frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. The qualitative data was analyzed by themes and analytical approach. This research suggests that agriculture education is highly desirable for introduction at secondary school.

    Agriculture Education, Secondary level, National Educational Policies
    (1) Kiran Akhtar
    PhD Scholar (Education), Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) M Imran Yousuf
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Qaisara Parveen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

29 Pages : 292-298

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).29      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).29      Published : Jun 2021

A Sociological Study to Investigate the Causes of Low Productivity in Agriculture Sector in Tehsil Jaranwala District Faisalabad

    This research was conducted at Tehsil Jaranwala, District Faisalabad in 2019 with the aim to explore social and economic hurdles which were responsible for less level of yield productivity in the agriculture sector. The rural areas of Faisalabad containing agriculturall and were selected for the selection of the sample. The farmers with a small size of landholding were the target population of the present study. A multistage sampling technique was applied in the study, and a well-structured questionnaire was designed for the collection of data from 300respondents. At the first stage, Tehsil Jaranwala of District Faisalabad was selected. At the second stage, ten union councils were selected for the selection of the sample. At the third stage, a sample of 300 respondents (30from each union council) was selected. Chi-Square was applied to test the hypothesis. It is the need of the hour to explore the issues and hurdles which put a hindrance in production so that this sector may play a significant role in the development of Pakistan. The results of the study showed that lack of awareness, illiteracy, low standard of living, poverty and less usage of technology in agriculture, the decline in soil fertility, population pressure,lack of support services, water scarcity, and poor access to fertilizer were the serious issues and factors which were responsible in the way of agricultural development in Pakistan.

    Agriculture, Cropped Area, Landholding, Poverty, Jaranwala, Pakistan
    (1) Naubahar Khan
    Visiting Lecturer, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Gul Fraz Mahmood
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Sociology, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

37 Pages : 410-417

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).37      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).37      Published : Mar 2023

Exploring the relationship between climate change and sugar cane production as well as comparison of sugar cane production in Sindh Province: A case study of Hyderabad, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad

    Climate change has meaningful effects on sugar cane production worldwide. The data were collected from Beuro Sindh Karachi. A coefficient of correlation and ANOVA were applied. The results of the coefficient of correlation indicated a positive relationship between climate and sugar cane production. of (0.63) conclude that there is a (Moderate positive correlation between the climate and sugar cane production of the Hyderabad district. The results of the model show that the coefficient of correlation of (0.310) concludes that there is a (Week positive correlation between the climate and sugar cane production in the Badin district. The results of the model show that the coefficient of correlation of (0.088) concludes that there is a (Highly weak positive correlation between the climate and sugar cane production of Shaheed Banazirabad district. The probability value is also less than the
    specified value of the level of significance (0.05). So, the production of sugar cane is not the same for all districts.

    Climate Change, Sugar cane Production, Agriculture
    (1) Muhammad Ismail
    PhD Scholar, Department of Statistics, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Uzair Essa Kori
    Statistical Officer, Ministry of Defense, Pakistan.
    (3) Mehwish Manzoor
    Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

49 Pages : 524-533

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).49      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).49      Published : Mar 2023

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.

    Climate-smart Adaptation Strategies, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, Climate Change Impacts
    (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.

47 Pages : 514-527

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).47      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).47      Published : Jun 2023

Acquisition of Agricultural Information from the Social Media and Interpersonal Channels by Farmers

    The primary goal of this research is to discover and explain how farmers in Faisalabad utilise social media and interposed channels to receive agricultural knowledge. Furthermore, the study was intended to investigate farmers' socio-demographic traits and their subsequent link with the usage of social media and interpersonal communication channels. Data for this research study were gathered from 257 farmers in the Faisalabad district. A structured questionnaire was utilised to collect data as part of the survey approach. Among the social media, Facebook is the most used media and among interpersonal channels Cosmopolite's character of famers was rated highest.

    Farmer, Interpersonal channels, Agriculture knowledge, Social media
    (1) Ahsan Salam
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Govt. College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ashraf Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Govt. College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Kishwar Parveen
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Govt. College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.