Investigating the Impacts of Climate Change on Crops: A Case Study of Southern Punjab
Abstract
The study aimed to reveal the relationship between the climatic variables on agriculture of Southern Punjab, Pakistan. It explores the impacts of temperature and rainfall on rice and maize in relation to yield and production in the time span of ten years; and how to protect agriculture from extreme weather conditions through various adaptations? Agriculture of Pakistan is experiencing serious threats because of unfavorable effects of climate change. In this regard, data is collected through secondary source: meteorological and agricultural departments. Evaluation of the gathered data revealed that temperature and rainfall have minor impact on yield of crop, whereas temperature and rainfall have massive effect on production of crops. In this context, some preventative measures are suggested on national and regional level. This research will be helpful for farmers and policy makers as an assessment guide to protect their crops from intense climatic conditions by reducing anthropogenic activities.
Authors
Neelma Hassan
M.S, Department of Geography, GC University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Ume Kalsoom Amjad
M.S, Department of Geography, GC University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Basit Nadeem
Lecturer, Department of Geography, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords
Agriculture, Climate Change, Crop Output, Rainfall, Temperature