Problems of Agriculture in Pakistan: An Insight Into Their Solution

Abstract

In a nation like Pakistan, where the security of one's food supply is critical for those living in poverty, it is imperative to take on the issue of increasing food production. According to estimates, food production must increase by at least 40% until 2025 in order to meet the long-term demands of the 33% predicted increase in population. Pakistan's agriculture faces significant difficulties in meeting the nation's food needs as a result of the population's growth, the irregular climate, and low crop production. The management of crop production presents many challenges for Pakistani farmers, including the absence of soil testing on farms, the unavailability and poor quality of fertilizers, loss during harvest, a lack of warehouses, machinery, and equipment, and, above all, a deterioration in soil fertility. In Pakistan, only tractors and cultivators are used for agricultural mechanization. The country is experiencing major issues with the production gap as a result of conventional farming methods and a lack of creative technology use. Production and average yield are vastly different. Furthermore, the country's food security policies are gravely in jeopardy due to the sharp rise in population. A significant increase in agricultural output is essentially needed to ensure the nation's agricultural future. To increase agricultural output and close yield gaps, the agricultural sector should utilize the most recent technological advancements. Land, design, farm equipment, seeds, fertilizer, irrigation, transport, and other resources are needed for agricultural operations. Farmers need to have simple access to finance in order to quickly and conveniently acquire these supplies. Because our farmers are so impoverished, the loans that banks offer to them are insufficient. The review article will briefly go over the mentioned problems, as well as some potential solutions that may be used in Pakistan's environment to increase agricultural output there.

Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Agricultural Production in District Bahawalnagar, Pakistan

“…The conversion of agricultural land to other uses has had a negative impact on crop yields. A study by the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council found that the average crop yield in Pakistan has declined by 5% in the last decade [9]. This is due to several factors including the loss of fertile land, the fragmentation of farms, and the over-use of pesticides and fertilizers.…”