http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-I).19
10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-I).19
Published : Mar 2023
The Role of Green Energy in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan
This study examines the role of green energy in sustainable agriculture based on data from 250 farmers in Punjab, Pakistan. The survey explores farmers' awareness, perceptions, and attitudes toward transitioning to green energy for sustainable agriculture. Results indicate that most respondents recognize the potential of green energy in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and emphasize the importance of its adoption. Green energy is believed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a more sustainable agricultural sector. Government policies, regulations, and investments are considered crucial for facilitating the transition to green energy in agriculture. Education and awareness initiatives are also identified as essential for promoting its use. The study underscores the significance of promoting green energy adoption to achieve a sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural system. The findings can inform policymakers and stakeholders in developing strategies to encourage the use of green energy in agriculture.
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Green Energy, Sustainable Agriculture, Farmer Attitudes, Government Policies, and Environmental Sustainability
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(1) Nadia Asghar
Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Economics & Agri-Economics, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Hafsah Batool
Lecturer / Head of International Resource Centre (DFDI), Department of Economics, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Rubab Aslam Malik
Visitor in Economics, University of Education, Lahore, Vehari Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA : Asghar, N., Batool, H., & Malik, R. A. (2023). The Role of Green Energy in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan. Global Economics Review, VIII(I), 213-220. https://doi.org/10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-I).19
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CHICAGO : Asghar, Nadia, Hafsah Batool, and Rubab Aslam Malik. 2023. "The Role of Green Energy in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan." Global Economics Review, VIII (I): 213-220 doi: 10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-I).19
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HARVARD : ASGHAR, N., BATOOL, H. & MALIK, R. A. 2023. The Role of Green Energy in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan. Global Economics Review, VIII, 213-220.
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MHRA : Asghar, Nadia, Hafsah Batool, and Rubab Aslam Malik. 2023. "The Role of Green Energy in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan." Global Economics Review, VIII: 213-220
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MLA : Asghar, Nadia, Hafsah Batool, and Rubab Aslam Malik. "The Role of Green Energy in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan." Global Economics Review, VIII.I (2023): 213-220 Print.
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OXFORD : Asghar, Nadia, Batool, Hafsah, and Malik, Rubab Aslam (2023), "The Role of Green Energy in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan", Global Economics Review, VIII (I), 213-220
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TURABIAN : Asghar, Nadia, Hafsah Batool, and Rubab Aslam Malik. "The Role of Green Energy in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan." Global Economics Review VIII, no. I (2023): 213-220. https://doi.org/10.31703/ger.2023(VIII-I).19