"Embracing Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan: A Path to Resilience Amid Climate Crisis"
Sprinkler Irrigation system The Urgency of Sustainable Agriculture: Pakistan, particularly Punjab, is facing a severe climate crisis. Recent weather reports showed a 40% reduction in rainfall this season, leading to drought conditions threatening food security and livelihoods. Conventional agricultural practices, such as excessive use of chemical fertilizers, open-field burning of crop residues, and water-intensive farming, have exacerbated environmental degradation and climate vulnerability. It is time to shift towards sustainable agriculture practices that mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term food security and ecological balance. The Problem with Conventional Agriculture: 1. Environmental Degradation: Open-field burning of crop residues in Punjab releases harmful pollutants, contributing to air pollution and soil health deterioration. These fires are major contributors to smog in Punjab. Smog is harmful to human health and also contributes to different losses ...