Pakistan’s low crop yield per hectare has sunk to one of the lowest levels in the world
TURBAT: It is a known fact that the agriculture sector plays a vital role in developing the economy of any country. But unfortunately the agriculture of our beloved country is on a downturn. According to a report in this paper, Pakistan’s low crop yield per hectare has not gotten any better for a long time and now it has sunk to one of the lowest levels in the world. It is understood that Pakistan’s agricultural productivity ranges between 29% and 52%, which is far lower than the world’s best averages for major commodities.
It is pertinent to note here that almost 50% of the agricultural products are wasted in Pakistan due to unavailability of a sufficient cold chain, logistics and processing facilities. In the wake of these issues, I request the authorities concerned to take serious steps to bring improvement in Pakistan’s agriculture sector which is the main driving force behind the economy.
Bakhtiyar Phullan
Published in The Express Tribune, February 3rd, 2018.
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