Analysing the Impact of Climate Change on Rice Productivity in Pakistan
Journal Title: Research Journal Social Sciences (Online) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
This study utilises Fixed Effect Model (FEM), to assess and analyse the impact of climate change on yield of fine and coarse rice in Pakistan by using district-level panel data for the period of 1987-2010. The evidence suggests that climate change significantly affects yield of both types of rice crops. The impact varies across different phonological stages of the crop in magnitude as well as in direction. Precipitation forms a statistically significant non-linear relationship with yield for both types of rice. No evidence, however, was found for presence of non-linear temperature effects. Additionally, fertiliser use plays a significant role in enhancing yield in case of Basmati rice only.
Authors and Affiliations
MUNIR AHMAD, MUHAMMAD NAWAZ, SAJID AMIN JAVED
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