AGRICULTURE SECTOR OF

PAKISTAN
BY GROUP NO. 5
Introduction
Ø Agriculture is the process of cultivation
of land or soil for production purpose.
Ø Agriculture also includes
Ø Fishery
Ø Forestry
Ø Livestock
Ø Pakistan is an agricultural country and
agriculture is considered the backbone
of Pakistan’s economy.
Importance of
Agriculture for
Pakistan
 Besides economy agriculture
also plays important role in
 Development
 GDP production
 As main source of food
 Now we will discuss different
points showing importance of
agriculture for Pakistan.
Importance of
Agriculture for Pakistan
 Source of Employment: Agriculture sector
provides employment to major portions
37.4% of our labour force is directly
involved in agriculture sector.
 65% of our rural population is
dependent on agriculture.
 Food Requirement: Pakistan’s population is
increasing rapidly so food requirement is
also increasing.
 Agriculture is the major source of food
production in Pakistan.
Importance of
Agriculture for Pakistan
• Contribution in Exports: Major exports of Pakistan
are agricultural products.
• Major exports or cash crops of Pakistan are wheat, rice
and cotton.
• These agricultural commodities are exported to various
countries against foreign exchange.
• Potential for Growth: The agriculture sector in Pakistan has
significant potential for growth.
• The country has a large land area for agriculture, and
the sector can adopt modern farming techniques to
increase productivity.
• The sector can also diversify into new areas
like horticulture, poultry farming, and aquaculture to
generate additional income and employment
opportunities.
Importance of
Agriculture for
Pakistan
 Raw Material for Industries: In Pakistan agriculture
provides raw material to industries.
 Cotton is used as raw material in textile
industries.
 Livestock also plays very important role to
export goods by providing the raw material to
various industries like sports goods industries
and leather industries.
 Infrastructural Development: On distribution
purpose of agricultural products good and quick
means of transportation are required this intends to
improve the infrastructure rapidly.
Importance of Agriculture for Pakistan
 Increase in GDP Level: Agriculture
has huge contribution toward GDP
of Pakistan economy.
 It contributes about 25% of
total GDP.
 Now agriculture is the 3rd
largest sector of contributing to
GDP.
 Decreasing in Rural Poverty: The
agriculture sector has a huge role in
the development of the rural areas.
 The productivity helps to
reduce poverty and also
stimulates non-farming
employment too.
By Shazma Liaqat

Major Crops Of
Pakistan
 Major crops of Pakistan

 Pakistan is an agricultural country with a diverse

range of crops cultivated across different regions. The
major crops of Pakistan include:
 Wheat
 Rice
 Cotton
 Maize
 Sugarcane
 Pulses
 Wheat
 Wheat is a Main grain crop of pakistan .
 Can be grown in Almost any place where
 Land is fertlite.
 Wheat is the most important staple crop
 in Pakistan.
 lt is grown extensively in the fertile plains
 of Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
Cotton

 Pakistan is one of the

largest cotton-producing
 countries in the world.
 Grow mainly in lower
punjab aand sindh.
 Raw cotton,cotton
clothes,yarn,canvas
 by far our biggest exports.
 Pakistan poduces 10% of
all over the world’s
 Cotton
 Maize

 Maize is also known as corn.

 Grown mainly for animal food .
 For producing corn oil.
 Also ground into Flour and eaten
bread.
 Need palty of water and warm
temperature.
 Grown mainly in northern pakistan.
Sugarcane
 Sugarcane is an important cash crop
 And a source of sugar production in
Pakistan.
 Needs a lot of water.
 Grown mainly in Punjab and Sindh
and
 in some parts of KPK.
 Sugarcane is used for making Sugar
and gur
 Sugarcane is used in the production
of molasses and ethanol.
  Important part of diet so they have
alot of proteins.
 They are rich in proteins,fiber,
Pulses vitamins and minerals.
 Easy to Cook.
 Cheaper than meat.
 Easy to grow.
 Problems in
Agriculture sector
of Pakistan
By Malaika Maqbool
Introduction
The agriculture sector plays a vital role in Pakistan's
economy, employing a significant portion of the
population and contributing to the country's GDP.
This sector faces numerous challenges that hinder
its growth and sustainability.
 We can discuss three major problems in the
agriculture sector of Pakistan, exploring their
causes and potential solutions.
Issues in Agriculture
Water Scarcity and Irrigation
Issues
Inadequate Agricultural
Extension Services
Inadequate Agricultural
Extension Services
Water Scarcity and
Irrigation Issues

 Water scarcity is a critical issue affecting

agriculture in Pakistan.
 The country largely depends on an irrigation
system to sustain its agriculture, but
inadequate water availability and inefficient
irrigation practices pose significant challenges
 Pakistan's water resources are dwindling due
to factors such as rapid population growth,
climate change, and mismanagement of water
resources.
 Inefficient Irrigation Techniques
 Lack of Water Storage Facilities
 Climate Change Impacts
Solutions
 Promote modern irrigation
techniques such as drip irrigation
and sprinkler systems to minimize
water wastage.
 Adopt efficient water management
practices.
 Develop more water storage
reservoirs to capture excess
rainwater for use during periods of
water scarcity.
 Implement climate change
adaptation measures to cope with
erratic weather patterns, such as
introducing drought-resistant crop
varieties and improving water
conservation technique
Small Landholdings

• Fragmented landholdings in Pakistan result

in suboptimal use of land and limit
economies of scale.
• Small farmers often lack access to modern
machinery and face challenges in adopting
efficient farming practices.
• Small farmers struggle to access formal
credit, preventing them from investing in
modern technologies, fertilizers, and
improved seeds
• . Lack of financial resources hampers
productivity and inhibits the adoption of
advanced farming techniques.
Post-Harvest Losses and
Inadequate Value Chain
Management

• Post-harvest losses have a significant impact on

the agriculture sector in Pakistan.
• Inefficient value chain management, inadequate
storage facilities, and poor transportation
infrastructure contribute to substantial food
losses, impacting farmers' income and food
security.
• Insufficient cold storage facilities lead to post-
harvest losses, particularly in perishable
commodities such as fruits and vegetables.
• Limited access to cold storage results in price
fluctuations and reduced profitability for farmers.
 Solutions
• Invest in cold storage facilities and promote
the establishment of cold chains to minimize
post-harvest losses of perishable goods.
• Improve transportation infrastructure,
including road networks and refrigerated
transport, to ensure timely and efficient
movement of agricultural produce from
farms to markets.
• Facilitate the establishment of farmers'
markets and direct marketing initiatives,
enabling farmers to bypass intermediaries
and obtain fair prices for their produce.
• Strengthen farmers' access to market
information through the use of mobile
technology and market intelligence systems.
• Promote value addition and ago-processing
industries to reduce post-harvest losses and
increase the value of agricultural produce.
Thank You

For Your Attention