Agronomic practices and adaptive strategies of the farmers to climate change in central Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Abstract
Individuals' observation on environmental change perceived as a basic commitment to agrarian research for the future sustainability of agriculture. This research gives a based strategy to create a foundation for the practices and ecological databases of agronomic practices of Mardan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan by choosing a sample size of 138 haphazardly farmers family units. Data was gathered in regards to the agronomic practices and climate change by interview methods. Findings revealed that in the region main crops were wheat, maize, rice and sugarcane and majority facing the climate change. Because of the climatic changes the production of various crops was altogether diminished as significant value of chi-square (14.64). Over populace (64%) and deforestation (32%) are the drivers of climate change in the area. Majority (76%) feel the change in the rain pattern and the temperature is more when contrasted with past 10 years. Ordinary, zero and hand burrowing cultivation practices are utilized for field operation and the most regular techniques for seeds sowing and fertilizer was broadcasting. The principle versatile and mitigative measure of the ranchers were changed in planting time, best decision of yield, decision of seed change and recurrence, change in manure application and timing. Destitution, ignorance, the absence of intrigue and advanced adjustment and relief strategies are the elements dependable to defeat the climate change. The surges circumstances and land degradation are the issues because of climatic changes. The study concludes that environmental changes unfavorable influenced all spears of activities of the agriculturists which have to affect economy of the country.
Keywords: Adaptive practices; Agronomic interventions; Climate change; Food crops