Israeli Negev desert can flourish then why not Pakistan deserts
If the Israeli Negev desert can flourish, then why not Pakistan's deserts? The Israeli desert is exporting food to the world, and being an agricultural country, we are heading towards famine. So, arrange before disaster strikes because nature never forgives the terrible blunders of a nation.
If Israel can make its occupied Negev desert flourish, then why can't Pakistan quench the thirst of its deserts, Thall 20,000 km2, Thar 30,000 km2, Khaaran 20,000 km2, Cholistan (Rohi) 25800 km2, and Katpana (Cold) desert, 2226 meters above sea level?
If we can take an issue from political nonsense, it's not simply an issue; it's not just a question, it's an indictment. Thirst has been quenched in the deserts. The bodies of sheep are scattered across the vast expanse of the desert, thirsting for two drops of water.
The whole population is weeping and crying with despair. People are unable to fetch even a drop of water. Their tones have been licked by horror and their consciousness by semi-literacy. Their sighs and difficulties couldn't find a place in the national narrative. From print and electronic media to social media, the ghost of politics has been controlling them.
Tragedies begin to afflict
Every year, when the hot weather comes, tragedies begin to afflict the sands of the desert. This is not a story of today; it is a lament of all seasons. At first, it could be misconstrued by saying that these are deserts and what summer problems in the deserts are like.But now, what has Israel done with the Negev desert? What justification do we have for the destruction of our deserts? If the Israeli Negev desert can flourish, then why not Pakistan's deserts?
Israel has almost no water. If anyone remembers the three Liquid Shortages', only one of them was water. Israel had only 20% of the cultivable land. The Negev desert covers two-thirds of the total area.
This is not the only desert. We are well aware of the Jewish conspiracies, but would we also like to know what Israel did to this desert?
Sand converted into lush green land. Image credit to Jonny Gios unsplash.com/ @ supergios
Glimpses of applied irrigation systemIn Israel, they introduced the "Drip Irrigation System" in the desert. The world saw a new experience for the first time. But Israel has gone even further and is now working on an "Eye Drop Irrigation System." It supplies only as many drops of water as it needs to the root of any plant or tree.
Just like you put drops in the eye, they put drops in the root of the plant. And all this work is connected to the computer. The computer decides for itself which plant needs how many drops. A farmer said that it is very easy. I sit in my living room and irrigate my field through the computer.
Israel grows vegetables and fruits such as potatoes, tomatoes, olives, and mangoes in the Negev desert. Israel is also getting Kino (a citrus fruit) from this desert. This arid region is referred to as Europe's "vegetable basket." Israeli automated desert agricultural technology was recently hailed by the American Society for Horticultural Sciences as "one of the most important developments in food production in the last 100 years."
Effective fountain irrigation system: Image credit to Fernando Augusto pixabay.com/ users/feraugustodesign-315703/
Effective irrigation system
Israel has very little water. Much of it is saline. Israel's Hebrew University conducted experiments with farmers. The two targets were distinct.First, brackish water shouldn't be treated for agricultural use; instead, agriculture and brackish water should work together harmoniously.
The second goal was to execute something similar once this initiative was accomplished. The flavour of fruits and vegetables is also improved by the use of salt water. Both experiments were successful, and today an Israeli farmer in the market proudly says that my salt water is the main ingredient in my agricultural produce.
Efforts of the Pakistan Government
If there is any research done in any of our universities, tell us with emphasis on the mind. Our agricultural universities started teaching MBA, LLB, and even journalism. Our universities have become a haven for colourful revolutionaries. China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Dubai, and some other countries have already started converting their deserts into fertile land.
India is already getting and applying this technology with the help of Israel. If the Israeli Negev desert can flourish then why not Pakistan deserts? Is there someone like us? No one.
If you go to the market to buy a cotton suit, the shopkeeper will proudly tell you that it is Egyptian cotton and is four times more expensive. The fact is that Israel has produced such fine cotton from the Negev desert that it has broken the spell of Egyptian cotton. Not only Egypt, but also Israel's desert cotton has ripped through the markets of California and Arizona.
What a production
Also, listen to the story of production obtained from the desert. 80 tons of produce are being obtained from one acre of the desert. Do your calculation of how many vegetables and how many crops can be raised from one acre in the most fertile areas of Pakistan where the land is not dry and the water is many times more than in Israel.
Israel planted peaches in the desert and had such a successful experiment that it is now planting 4,000 trees an acre. Not only that, but the amazing thing is that one tree of this desert peach bears as much fruit as 160 ordinary peach trees on any good agricultural land.
Pakistan is an agricultural country, and we are told that such and such a ruler was buying cheap wheat from Russia.
Israel's Exports
Israel, on the other hand, produces 35% more wheat per acre in its desert than the world average. Israel sells 50% of its production abroad.
Our people are to be forced to migrate from deserts because their children and cattle are dying, whereas Israel has settled 4.5 million Jews in the Negev Desert, and their source of livelihood is only agriculture.
Sunshine in Israel is faced for the whole year. When the monsoon comes in Pakistan, floods come, but we still can't store water. Flood Water destroys crops, villages, and everything in it's path. Finally drops into the sea. For more information about water scarcity in Pakistan.
RIVERS IN OTHERS' CONTROL
If India negates the Indus Basin Treaty, then we will lose the river's water. For Afghanistan, we ruined our society when India funded a dam on the Kabul River in Afghanistan to make the Peshawar valley and Nowshera valley barren.Then we came to know that we have not made any agreements with Afghanistan to date. No such attempt is still being made at any level.
THE PARASITES OF POLITICS
The question is, why are deserts crying? It is not just the heat of the seasons or the scarcity of water; it is neither the destiny of the desert nor the destiny of people. It is the intellectual bankruptcy, incompetence, ignorance, and criminal negligence of our rulers, our intellectuals, and our social media activists that we have never thought of nation-building.
Serious topics are never discussed here. We are just parasites in politics. We don't think much about and like the construction of the nation as well as the country. We are captives to excitement and chaos.
Now I shall highlight the importance and some salient features of Deserts. Luckly Pakistan is very rich in this case.
Deserts play a significant role
In countries around the world. Offer various importance and benefits. Here are some crucial details, emphasizing their importance:1. Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Deserts are home to unique and specialized species of plants and animals. These ecosystems are often delicate and provide valuable biodiversity. Play a crucial role in maintaining global ecological balance.
2. Tourism and Recreation: Many deserts attract tourists and adventurers. Who are fascinated by the stunning landscapes, unique geological formations. Opportunities such as dune bashing, camel riding, stargazing, and cultural exploration. This generates income and supports local economies.
3. Natural Resources: Deserts are abundant in various natural resources. These resources include oil, natural gas, minerals like copper, gold, and uranium, as well as precious stones like diamonds.
4. Research and Scientific Exploration: Deserts provide excellent opportunities for scientific research and exploration due to their unique geological features. Scientists study desert ecosystems, climate change, water management, renewable energy, and other fields.
5. Cultural and Historical Significance: Many deserts hold deep cultural and historical value. The traditions, heritage, and lifestyles of indigenous communities and ancient civilizations. They often contain archaeological sites, rock art, and ruins, preserving our understanding of the past.
6. Renewable Energy Potential: Deserts, characterized by their abundant sunlight and vast open spaces, offer tremendous potential for harnessing solar energy.
7. Climate Regulation: Deserts play a role in regulating regional and global climates. The dry air in deserts absorbs moisture.
8. Space Exploration and Testing Grounds: Deserts, with their harsh and unforgiving environments, serve as testing grounds for space exploration technologies, rovers, and equipment.
It is essential to strike a balance between utilizing desert resources for human development. Preserving the ecological integrity to ensure the sustainable utilization of these environments for future generations.
CONCLUSION
Being an agricultural nation, we are on the verge of hunger. Whereas the Israeli desert sells food around the globe. Therefore, plan ahead of time because nature never overlooks serious errors. If the Israeli Negev desert can flourish, then why not the Pakistani deserts? The good news is that scientists are stepping up to the plate. Scientists in our fast friend, the People's Republic of China, have created a super-paste that can convert deserts back into fertile land.
That's not simply great technology. That innovation could also save precious lives! The expense of artificial materials and machines for changing sand into soil is lower. That will give the billions of people who are affected by desertification hope. (Thanks to richardvan hooij donk.com)
China has already applied this to its desert and converted it into fertile land. Pakistan can get this technology from a neighboring country. Also, follow the adversaries' experiments to transform sand into land.
RAB NAWAZ, ARTICLE WRITER, MA, BEd, Principal Steps School Rawalpindi
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