Causes of Downfall of Agriculture in Pakistan
Causes for down fall of Agriculture in Pakistan 1. Water Shortage Over-dependence on the Indus River system. Depletion of groundwater. Inefficient irrigation methods causing wastage. 2. Outdated Farming Techniques Low adoption of modern machinery. Reliance on traditional seed varieties. Poor crop management practices. 3. Soil Degradation Waterlogging and salinity due to improper irrigation. Soil erosion from deforestation and overgrazing. Decline in soil fertility from overuse of chemical fertilizers. 4. Lack of Research and Development Limited investment in agricultural research. Poor extension services for farmers. Slow introduction of improved seed varieties. 5. Pest and Disease Attacks Inadequate pest control measures. Resistance to pesticides in some pests. 6. Market and Policy Issues Unstable crop prices. Lack of cold storage and processing facilities. Middleman exploitation reducing farmer profits. 7. Climate Change Irregular rainfall and prolonged droughts. Flooding damaging cr...