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Agriculture is the Mainstay of
Pakistan’s Economy
One-fourth of total output (Gross Domestic
Product-GDP) and 44% total employment is
generated by agriculture
67.5% of the country population living in rural
areas is directly or indirectly linked with
agriculture for their livelihood.
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Land Utilization:
It is estimated that 62% of geographical area of
Sindh is Arid, comprising Thar, Nara and Kohistan,
beside a large area under coastal belt (350 Km) and
Katcha area.
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Total Area |
14.09 Million Hectare |
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Cultivated Area |
05.76 Million Hectare 41% |
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Un-cultivated Area |
06.27 Million Hectare 44% |
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Forest Area |
00.69 Million Hectare 5% |
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Culture able Waste |
01.37 Million Hectare 10% |
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The Economic development of Sindh largely
depends on the progress and growth of
Agriculture Sector. The province contributes
significantly towards overall national
agriculture production in major crops:
32% in National Rice Production
24% in National Sugarcane Production
12% in National Cotton Production
21% in National Wheat Production |
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Department will be:
Modernization of agriculture research.
Advancement of mechanized agriculture.
Strong market information system.
Improved agriculture extension service.
Water Management |
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Despite resource constraints, insufficient
technical manpower, and inadequate inputs,
including irrigation water, Sindh province has
not legged behind the other provinces in yields
per hectare. In almost all major crops yield is
either higher or very near to more developed
province Punjab, which has proportionately more
resources.
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| POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FUTURE GROWTH
OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL ECONOMY
Reduce Post Harvest losses of fruits and
vegetables.
Potential for diversification of crops, medicinal
& industrial crops, floriculture.
Promotion of low delta crops specially in arid
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| LAND UTILIZATION |
It is estimated that 62% of geographical area of
Sindh is Arid, comprising Thar, Nara and
Kohistan, beside a large area under coastal belt
(350 Km) and Katcha area.
Total Area 14.09 Million Hectare
Cultivated Area 05.76 Million Hectare 41%
Un-cultivated Area 06.27 Million Hectare 44%
Forest Area 00.69 Million Hectare 5%
Culture able Waste 01.37 Million Hectare 10%
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