Authors :
Sadia Afzal; Abid Hussainy; Syed Agha Bashir
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 9 - September
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https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
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https://tinyurl.com/2xkahhsv
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8420187
Abstract :
The agriculture sector in Quetta, the capital
city of Balochistan, faces significant challenges and
opportunities for development. The sustainable and
efficient use of three critical resources plays a vital role
in the agricultural growth of the region. The district
exhibits a diverse agro-ecological landscape, allowing for
the cultivation of various crops. Quetta has 2 kareezs
and 2 springs that are utilized for irrigation purposes.
These traditional water sources irrigate a combined area
of 167 hectares. Fruit production plays a vital role in
District Quetta, with 48.7% of the irrigated area
dedicated to fruit production. Implementing sustainable
agricultural practices, including appropriate land
management techniques and precision application of
fertilizers, can also help minimize soil erosion and the
associated environmental problems. The agriculture
industry in Quetta's reactions and coping mechanisms to
the negative consequences of water shortage brought on
by climate change are the subject of this quantitative
study. Positive correlations were found between
particular crops and irrigation sources, with wells and
tube wells playing critical roles. This study provides light
on the measures used to mitigate the impact of decreased
water supply by analysing data gathered from local
farmers and agricultural stakeholders. Policymakers and
practitioners looking to strengthen the resiliency of
agriculture in water-scarce locations can benefit greatly
from the findings.
Keywords :
Climate Change; Quetta; Coping Behavior; Water Scarcity
The agriculture sector in Quetta, the capital
city of Balochistan, faces significant challenges and
opportunities for development. The sustainable and
efficient use of three critical resources plays a vital role
in the agricultural growth of the region. The district
exhibits a diverse agro-ecological landscape, allowing for
the cultivation of various crops. Quetta has 2 kareezs
and 2 springs that are utilized for irrigation purposes.
These traditional water sources irrigate a combined area
of 167 hectares. Fruit production plays a vital role in
District Quetta, with 48.7% of the irrigated area
dedicated to fruit production. Implementing sustainable
agricultural practices, including appropriate land
management techniques and precision application of
fertilizers, can also help minimize soil erosion and the
associated environmental problems. The agriculture
industry in Quetta's reactions and coping mechanisms to
the negative consequences of water shortage brought on
by climate change are the subject of this quantitative
study. Positive correlations were found between
particular crops and irrigation sources, with wells and
tube wells playing critical roles. This study provides light
on the measures used to mitigate the impact of decreased
water supply by analysing data gathered from local
farmers and agricultural stakeholders. Policymakers and
practitioners looking to strengthen the resiliency of
agriculture in water-scarce locations can benefit greatly
from the findings.
Keywords :
Climate Change; Quetta; Coping Behavior; Water Scarcity
