Variable Explanation
Decrease in sugarcane production Current issue in Sindh. It assesses level of knowledge of the farmerson sugarcane cultivationand their economic condition.
Intense heat Sugarcane grows better in harsh summer which createsissues for farmers due to the long working hours in hot summers. It assesses the need for forestation and other facilities for farmers.
Irrigation It assesses the need for improvements in the irrigation system as sometimes rainfall is not enough for the sugarcane crop.
Floods It determines the condition of lands and of the groundwater.
Climate change diseases It assesses the availability of pesticides, pricing issues, and the condition of the farmer’s technical knowledge.
Rainfall It assesses the availability of water in case of shortage of rainfall due to climate change effects.
Soil condition It determines the condition of technical laboratories and technical awareness of farmers.
Droughts It assesses the condition of the irrigation system.
Increase in water demand It estimates the shortage of water in case of extreme summer as high evaporation takes place.