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28 Pages : 337-342

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).28      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).28      Published : Mar 2025

Influence of Changing Rainfall Patterns on Wheat and Maize Production: A Case Study of Mandra District, Rawalpindi

    This study highlights the influence of irregular rainfall on Wheat and Maize Production in Mandra, District Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Local farmers face many difficulties due to the change in climate. Farmers used to grow pulses and peanuts, but now these crops are not grown due to climate change. Through in-depth interviews, the study highlights that changes in rainfall patterns result in crop diseases like leaf Rust, Stem Rust, insects, and damage. The study also shows that rising costs of fertilizers like DAP, Urea, and pesticides lead to financial stress for farmers. Findings show that climate change affects crop productivity and farmers' lives. The study recommends a better irrigation system and offering discounts for fertilizers and pesticides; accurate information about weather and providing awareness to farmers can reduce the influence of changing rainfall patterns on Wheat and Maize Production. It can help farmers to reduce losses in the future.

    Climate Change, Rainfall Pattern, Wheat, Maize, Crop Production, Crop Diseases
    (1) Amber Batool
    Graduate, Department of Anthropology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry
    Associate Professor/ Chairman, Department of Anthropology, PMAS- Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

26 Pages : 329-334

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).26      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).26      Published : Jun 2025

Consequences of Changing Weather Patterns on Barley and Maize Production: A Case Study of Rawat District, Rawalpindi

    This study examines the impact of weather change patterns on maize and barley and maize farming in Rawat, District Rawalpindi. Farmers are facing significant issues due to rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and an increase in extreme weather events. Farmers' income has been low because of changing weather patterns, which include high pest problems, low crop production, and high yield costs. The exploratory research method is used in this research. The results show that farmers need fast and proper support. Farmers can deal with problems easily if they have proper farming techniques, regular weather updates, and the help of government experts. These steps are important to keep crops developing well and protect the farmers' daily life in the area like Rawat.

    Weather Pattern, Food Security, Crop Production, Extreme Weather, Climate Change
    (1) Mahnoor
    Graduate, Department of Anthropology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry
    Associate Professor/Chairman, Department of Anthropology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.