Citation

Ahmad, I., Zafar, A. W., and S. I. Ahmad, Energy needs and production of rural areas in Punjab, Pakistan. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America 22: 53-55, 1991.

Abstract

An irrigated village in Punjab, Pakistan was studies in order to assess the energy needs and available resources. More than one-half of the energy consumed in the village was utilized by the domestic sector. Traditional sources of energy provided 90% of domestic energy requirements. Energy needs for farming were mostly met from diesel and electricity. Only 12% of the farmers used draught animals for cultivation.

Country, State, District, etc.

Pakistan, Punjab

Language

English

Material

rice straw, wheat straw

Use category

energy production