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Water scarcity & farmers’ woes

From the Newspaper Published June 2, 2012
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I AM a farmer and grow mangoes and sugarcane in Maza Eissenwala, Kot Addu tehsil, Muzaffargarh. Crops of mangoes and sugarcane need frequent watering for growth. But the irrigation canal is dry for the last so many days and there is no electricity to run tube-wells. The only source available is water through diesel pumps which is more than Rs100 per litre.

It is an expensive way to water. Farmers in this area are facing hardships because of this situation. If the situation continues, the agriculture sector would not be able to achieve the fixed target.

I appeal to the authorities concerned, in general, and the farmers association, in particular, to make sure that an uninterrupted water supply is provided in canals this season.

RIZWAN A. KHAND Muzaffargarh

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ANSAR MAHMOOD JASPAL
Jun 03, 2012 08:26am
Pakistani economy is mostly based on agriculture but unluckily the agriculture sector is neglected by all corners i.e.Govt. and industrialist. Farmers not only face shortage of water but they are unable to purchase timely fertilizer and pesticides too due to monopoly and hoardings are also detrimental. Moreover, pure fertilizers and pesticide have become a dream for poor farmers and governments (Federal & Provincials) are also playing in the hands of black marketers and whole agri-community is hostage at their hands. If no austerity measures are taken immediately then situation will worsened. Timely decisions in right directions are needed, which are not in sight in near future. ANSAR MAHMOOD JASPAL LL.M Commercial Law (UK) Advocate High Court
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