How can organic farming practices benefit crop diversification efforts in the arid regions of Punjab?
Improved Soil Health, Water Conservation, Diversified Crop Rotations, Resilience to Climate Variability, Enhanced Biodiversity, Premium Pricing and Market Opportunities.
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[Of the total agricultural area in Punjab 90% is dedicated to five major cash crops (cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane and maize) and fodder, leaving the remaining 10% available for horticulture and high value crops such as oil seeds, lentils and vegetables, important for food an nutrition security. Agricultural diversification might therefore help balance the economic, social, and health needs of the province.
• Punjab covers arid to semi-arid plains region of Pakistan. It is water stressed. Roughly 94% of the total water in Pakistan (mainly in Punjab) is directed towards agriculture, of which half goes to waste. Investment is urgently needed to improve water management strategies, increase irrigation efficiency and reduce water wastage.
• The province has developed a comprehensive agriculture policy that recognizes climate change as a threat to agriculture production and water use. It promotes research-based approaches in agriculture to reduce poverty and malnutrition through improved markets, land and water management, focusing on food security and empowerment of women and youth. However, implementation of the policy is weak and requires stronger integration with other policies, institutions and funding to support uptake of CSA practices.]
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