1. Introduction: Why Irrigation Scheduling Matters Water is the most critical input for agriculture, but it is also the most mismanaged. In countries like Pakistan, where irrigation consumes nearly 90%…
Pakistan’s agricultural economy heavily depends on irrigation, and while canal and groundwater systems dominate the landscape, there are unique and traditional water management systems that still serve millions of farmers…
Water has always been the lifeline of civilizations, economies, and food security. In Pakistan, where agriculture is the backbone of livelihoods, the importance of managing every drop of water cannot…
Water is the lifeline of Pakistan’s agriculture and rural economy. Almost 90% of the country’s freshwater withdrawals are directed to irrigation, making agriculture the single largest consumer of water. With…
Water is the backbone of Pakistan’s agriculture, but its availability and distribution are far from equal. While some farmers receive abundant canal water at the head of distributaries, others struggle…
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, yet it is continuously challenged by land degradation caused by waterlogging and salinity. These two interlinked problems have silently reduced soil fertility, lowered…
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, but it is also the largest consumer of freshwater resources—using nearly 90% of total water withdrawals. The challenge is that much of this…
Groundwater is often described as the “hidden treasure” of Pakistan’s agriculture. For decades, it has been the lifeline for farmers, ensuring crop survival when canal water is insufficient, unreliable, or…
The New Face of Irrigation in a Changing Climate Irrigation has always been the backbone of agriculture in Pakistan and across South Asia, sustaining crops in a region where rainfall…
Water is the lifeblood of Pakistan’s agriculture-based economy. With nearly 90% of the country’s freshwater resources devoted to irrigation, agriculture depends heavily on water availability for crop production. Pakistan boasts…
Climate Change and Water Scarcity in Pakistan: Strategic Implications for Water Management and Policy Pakistan is facing one of the most acute water crises globally. Per capita water availability in…
Pakistan’s agricultural sector—crucial for national food security and rural livelihoods—is facing unprecedented stress. Intensifying heatwaves and changing monsoon patterns are putting the productivity of staple crops like wheat, rice, maize,…