Methods of Irrigation Used in Pakistan

This post discusses different methods of irrigation that are in use in Pakistan. Introduction  The term Irrigation refers to the artificial or temporary supply of water to the land for the growth of plants. In Pakistan, agricultural practices such as crop cultivation and horticulture solely depend upon irrigation. Around 80% of the cultivable land in…

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Irrigation, Water Logging and Salinity in Pakistan

This article defines the term ‘irrigation’ and briefly explains its importance with reference to Pakistan. In addition, it also suggests solutions to the problems related to irrigation i.e. waterlogging and salinity in the country. What does the term ‘irrigation’ refer to? The term ‘Irrigation’ refers to the artificial supply of water to plants i.e. crops,…

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Economic Significance of Forests

This post is about the economic significance of the forests, e.g. conifers, alpine trees, riverain plants, mangroves, etc. that are abundantly found in Pakistan.   Introduction  The man simply cannot live without forests. They have enormous economic value. They play an important role from providing us oxygen to acting as the main source of timber. Moreover,…

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Factors Affecting Livestock Farming

This article discusses how natural and human factors affect livestock farming in Pakistan.  The table given below illustrates the type of animals and both human and physical factors that affect livestock farming. Animals  Human/Economic factors Natural/Physical factors Cattle, Goats, Sheep Medication Provision of shelter Skills Mechanization (Machinery like used to milk cows, buffaloes, etc. Climate…

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Natural Resources and their Importance

Natural resources have a huge significance in the economic development of any nation. In this article, I will discuss Pakistan’s natural resources and their importance in a tabular form. What are the natural resources? Natural resources are very important for the economic development of any country. The countries with natural resources can be among the…

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