2.2. Data and Variables:
Data on the variables chosen for this study, wheat production (Wheat),
carbon dioxide concentrations (CO2), average temperature (temperature),
average precipitation (Precip), agricultural land used for wheat
cultivation (Area), and water accessibility (Water) were gathered during
1972 - 2022. The Economic Survey of Pakistan is a valuable resource that
provides crucial information about the country’s wheat harvest. This
survey, which has been conducted multiple times, is extensively analyzed
to gather data on the quantity of wheat produced, measured in tons. One
significant factor that positively influences wheat output is the
improved water utilization by plants, which is facilitated by the
presence of carbon dioxide. To obtain emission projections, all relevant
information is sourced from the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis
Center website, with measurements expressed in SMT (thousand metric
tons). In regions near or within the tropics, wheat production is known
to face challenges due to high temperatures. The temperature (C) and
average rainfall (mm) data was collected Metrological Department of
Pakistan to assess the impact of the same on wheat yield during 1972 -
2022. Apart from focusing on wheat production, the Economic Survey of
Pakistan also addresses various other agricultural aspects such as
finance, wheat procurement price, fertilizer off-take, and technology.
This comprehensive survey provides comparable figures and serves as a
valuable tool for understanding and analyzing the agricultural sector in
Pakistan.