Pakistan has been facing wheat shortages every now and then, which is a pity in view of agricultural resources that the country has. Data suggests that nearly 72 per cent of staple food demand in the country is fulfilled through wheat production. It is high time Pakistan looked for alternative crops, such as barley, for future production. It makes sense to make the move towards converting barley into an alternative crop for the farmers. Therefore, provincial agriculture research departments must motivate the farmers to grow barley varieties as an alternative crop to wheat.
