Wheat harvesting — changing dynamics and fallout

Wheat harvesting — changing dynamics and fallout

The wheat harvest season is currently in full swing in Punjab, while in Sindh, it is drawing to a close. Over time, wheat harvesting practices have steadily evolved in response to technological advancement and a range of emerging challenges, including climate change, a shrinking harvest window, and growing labour constraints. In this changing environment, four distinct wheat harvesting methods are now widely practised. However, farmers’ preferen…