Potential adaptation strategies for mitigation
To mitigate these impacts, potential adaptation strategies can be implemented. Developing heat-resistant crop varieties is crucial to ensuring the resilience of wheat production in the face of rising temperatures. Additionally, implementing climate change adaptation policies for farmers, such as promoting the use of improved cultivars and increasing sowing density, can help mitigate the negative economic climate of change on agricultural production. Other adaptation strategies include early sowing and irrigation, which have shown improvements in wheat biomass and yield, particularly in rainfed regions. It is important to prioritize and implement these adaptation strategies to ensure food security and livelihoods in Pakistan’s wheat production sector. Implementing climate change policies that promote sustainable agricultural practices and efficient water management is also crucial. Additionally, improving irrigation systems and investing in research and development for climate-smart agriculture can help ensure food security in the face of a changing climate.