Pakistan Farmers Sound Climate Change Alarm Ahead of Agricultural Season

Farmers in Pakistan are warning of climate change risks and food security challenges as the country heads into its agricultural season.

Pakistan Kissan Ittehad President Khalid Mahmood Khokhar and All Pakistan Kissan Foundation Chairman Syed Mahmood-ul-Haq Bukhari called for timely measures to safeguard the country's food security, highlighting the need for effective agricultural planning and policy decisions.

The changing climatic conditions could affect wheat production and other major crops in the coming season, according to Khokhar. He emphasized the importance of preparedness and coordinated planning to minimize risks to agricultural production and food security.

Khokhar also highlighted concerns over water availability, claiming that farmers were receiving around 25 per cent less water than the previous year. He called for efficient water management, timely availability of agricultural inputs, and appropriate crop pricing to maintain productivity and protect growers' livelihoods.