How to alleviate agricultural problems?

There is no doubt in it that Pakistan has the largest canal system of the world but the uneven distribution of water is the causes troubles for the agriculturists. Construction of dams is unavoidable to control and develop water reservoirs. Other possible solution to overcome the agricultural problems is to educate farmers about the latest methods of cultivation because the local farmers lack knowledge about the modern ways of agriculture. Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_solutions_of_agricultural_problems_of_Pakistan#ixzz1v96kizDx

Water requirement of different crops

Crop Rice Wheat Sorghum Maize Sugarcane Groundnut Cotton Soybean Tobacco Tomato Potato Onion Chillies Sunflower Castor Bean Cabbage Pea Banana Citrus Pineapple Gingelly Ragi Grape Water Requirement (mm) 900-2500 450-650 450-650 500-800 1500-2500 500-700 700-1300 450-700 400-600 600-800 500-700 350-550 500 350-500 500 300-500 380-500 350-500 1200-2200 900-1200 700-1000 350-400 400-450 500-1200

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