Research Article 
Optimal Cropping Pattern and Water Productivity: A Case of Punjab Canal
Ijaz Hussain, Zakir Hussain, M. H. Sial, Waqar Akram and M. F. Hussain
Journal of Agronomy, 2007, 6(4), 526-533.
Abstract
The objective of this study is to obtain optimal cropping pattern to maximize water productivity through reallocation of given resources. A case study of Punjab canal was presented and developed LP models for all categories of farms. The results revealed that sugarcane water productivity was increased as high as 20% on large farms and it was increased by 12% on tail farms. The wheat +citrus and berseem + citrus rotations showed a robust water productivity increase on all farms. Thus, results indicate that water productivity can be maximized through improved irrigation, agronomy and optimizing cropping pattern.
ASCI-ID: 31-410
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