Category: rural livelihoods Punjab
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Pakistan’s solar-powered farming surge sparks water sustainability fears
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in clean energy transition Pakistan, climate change impact Punjab, farmers using solar power, groundwater depletion Punjab, Pakistan, Pakistan agriculture, Punjab solar farming, Punjab water crisis, renewable energy Pakistan, rural livelihoods Punjab, solar irrigation Pakistan, solar panels farming, solar revolution agriculture, sustainable agriculture, water scarcity in PakistanFarmers in Punjab, Pakistan, are turning to solar energy to power their irrigation needs, marking a significant shift in the region’s agricultural practices. Once reliant on diesel pumps, many farmers have sold assets, including livestock, to invest in low-cost Chinese solar panels. While the technology has led to increased crop yields and substantial profits for…