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| Wheat Productivity Enhancement Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Closed | The economy of Khyber Pakhtonkhwa is agrarian in nature where 80 percent of the total population is rural and agriculture is their major source of livelihoods. Agriculture contributes 22 percent to the provincial GDP and provides employment to 40 percent of the labor force. However, 31 percent of the provincial population continues to be food insecure with high rate of malnourishment. (Agr. Policy 2015-2025). | The objectives of the project are in line with the overall objectives of agriculture sector. The specific goals and objectives of the sector as set in the Agriculture Policy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2015-2025 are; To enhance sector productivity and competitiveness by activities such as improving the technology dissemination and trade promotion; To address food security and incomes needs of the vulnerable sections of the population and targeted actions are needed to improve food security, reduce poverty and enhance the role of women. To improve national resource management, adaptation to climate change and disaster risk management. The main objective of the project is to enhance per acre wheat productivity to secure food security for the growing population in the province. Following are the specific objectives of the project: Ensure supply of 21563 MT certified seed to the farmers on subsidized rate. Timely availability of 11760 bags of fertilizers (Phosphorous & Potash) to the farming community subsidized rate. Expansion in mechanized farming by providing 306 Nos. of different machineries (225 Nos. permanent raised bed making machine, 30 Nos. Zero Tillage drill & 50 Nos. Wheat reaper) to the farmers on subsidized rate to boost productivity. Transfer of improved technology dissemination through laying out of 278000 acres demo plots on weeds control & 2000 Nos. of demo plots on ICM technology, 130Nos. of mega farmers gathering, 40 Nos. of mass mobilization events, 134 Nos. of appreciation events, distribution of 50000 brochures, charts& Phenoflax, 08 Nos. of documentaries, 20 Nos. of TV program & 18.5 million of SMSs / robo calls. To improve livelihood and ensure food security in the province | Download | View |
| Rice Productivity Enhancement Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Closed | The economy of Khyber Pakhtonkhwa is agrarian in nature where 80 percent of the total population is rural and agriculture is their major source of livelihoods. Agriculture contributes 22 percent to the provincial GDP and provides employment to 40 percent of the labor force. However, 31 percent of the provincial population continues to be food insecure with high rate of malnourishment. (Agr. Policy 2015-2025). | The objectives of the project are in line with the overall objectives of agriculture sector. The specific goals and objectives of the sector as set in the Agriculture Policy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2015-2025 are; To enhance sector productivity and competitiveness by activities such as improving the technology dissemination and trade promotion; To address food security and incomes needs of the vulnerable sections of the population and targeted actions are needed to improve food security, reduce poverty and enhance the role of women. To improve national resource management, adaptation to climate change and disaster risk management. The main objective of the project is to enhance per acre rice productivity to secure food security for the growing population in the province. Following are the specific objectives of the project: Introduction of hybrid rice and other high yielding varieties “Fakhre Malakand, Swatai 2014 and Basmati types” of rice among the farmers of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ensure supply of 336 MT certified seed to the farmers. Timely availability of 709 bags of fertilizers (Phosphorous & Potash) to the farming community Expansion in mechanized farming by providing 47 Nos. of different equipments/ implements to the farmers to boost productivity. Transfer of improved technology dissemination through laying out of 240 acres demo plots on ICM, IPM, weedes will be controlled in 14456 acre of rice crop by use of weedicides, distribution of 41500 brochures/slogan books & crop calendar, 2.00 million of SMSs / robo calls. To motivate farmers towards adoption of improved technology 66 Nos. of best growers’ appreciation events/ceremonies will be arranged. | View | |
| Sugar Cane Productivity Enhancement Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Closed | Sugarcane plays an important role in the livelihood of farmers in the farming system of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Its area in the province is almost static and hovers around 100,000 hectares annually. Its cultivation is mainly concentrated in Peshawar Valley consisting of Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Malakand & Khyber which can be rightly called the northern belt and Bannu, DI Khan and Tank which can be named the southern sugarcane belt. It engages a significant amount of manpower in the plantation, harvesting, post-harvest processing and marketing. With a production of 56 million tonnes(Crop Statistic, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2016-18) it feeds 7 sugar mills and over 20,000 ghaanis in the province. | The objectives of the project are in line with the overall objectives of agriculture sector. The specific goals and objectives of the sector as set in the Agriculture Policy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2015-2025 are; • To enhance sector productivity and competitiveness by activities such as improving the technology dissemination and trade promotion; • To address food security and incomes needs of the vulnerable sections of the population and targeted actions are needed to improve food security, reduce poverty and enhance the role of women. • To improve national resource management, adaptation to climate change and disaster risk management. The main objective of the project is to enhance per acre sugarcane productivity to secure food security for the growing population in the province. Following are the specific objectives of the project: • To provide healthy and quality Sugarcane seed to sugarcane growers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. • Timely availability of 3920 Nos. of bags fertilizers (Phosphorous & Potash) to the farming community on 50% subsidized rate. • Expansion in mechanized farming by providing 549 Nos. of different machineries (Chiesel plough, early hillup implement, planters with band fertilizer bin, billet planter, granule pesticides applicator &lazer; levellers) to the farmerson experimental and demonstration purposes to convince the farmers regarding mechanized farming for boosting up the per acre yield of sugarcane crop. • Transfer of improved technology dissemination through laying out of 700 acre demo on chip bud technology & 200 acre of demo plots on September plantation, 25 Nos. of FFS, distribution of 102500 slogans, brochures & crop calendar , 45.00 million of text SMSs / robo calls 01 No. of documentary. | Download | View |
| National Oilseeds Productivity Enhancement Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | On-going | The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agriculture Policy 2015-2025 document further identifies that the province is facing an alarming situation with respect to food security and nutrition. Under nutrition is one of the main causes of death among infants and young children, and a very disturbing 48% of the child population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are stunted (shorter than expected for age group) with undernourishment impacting the development of their brains and affecting their productivity throughout the life. | The objectives of the project are in line with the overall objectives of agriculture sector. The specific goals and objectives of the sector as set in the Agriculture Policy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2015-2025 are; To enhance sector productivity and competitiveness by activities such as improving the technology dissemination and trade promotion; To address food security and incomes needs of the vulnerable sections of the population and targeted actions are needed to improve food security, reduce poverty and enhance the role of women. To improve national resource management, adaptation to climate change and disaster risk management. The main objective of the project is to enhance per acre oilseed crops productivity to secure edible oil security for the growing population in the province. Following are the specific objectives of the project: To motivate the farmers by providing per acre subsidies @ Rs. 5000/- to reduce cost of production on 75500 acres of land. Introduction of hybrid and other high yielding varieties of oilseed crops among the farmers through demonstrations at 60 acres. Timely availability of inputs including certified seed & fertilizer to the farming community. Expansion in mechanized by providing 13 sets of different machineries (combine header, thresher, drills/planters) to the farmers to boost productivity. To make farmers linkages with buyers to build buyback confidence of the growers. | Download | View |
| Tele-Farming and Digital Services Platform | On-going | a) Scale-up existing pilot tele-farming project in the province. b) Improve the standard of extension services by establishing a provincial information repository of agriculture. c) Provide timely access to reliable, relevant and useful information to all stakeholders in a friendly format according to needs of the stakeholders, especially the farming community for enhanced per unit productivity. d) Dissemination of modern farming techniques to the farming community through innovative ICTs. e) Strengthen linkages among farmers, research and extension though ICT. f) Implement a Management Information System in agriculture department for efficient service delivery and monitoring. g) Provide access to relevant information for future planning and research. h) Inculcate the use of ICT by farmers and field staff for the solution of agriculture-related problems. | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has an area of 74,521 square kilometres; its population is estimated to be around 30.5 million as of 2017 (Source: Development Statistics of KP, 2018). Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has a rich history and culture, consisting of many tribes. The dominant language spoken in the province is Pashto, followed by Seraiki, Hindko, Kohistani, and Khowar. The climate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa varies immensely, from high temperatures, dry winters, to snow-laden mountainous regions. However, the climate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can broadly be classified as tropical monsoon. The plain areas of the province are very fertile and some of the hilly areas also produce good crops. According to the Development Statistics of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2018, geographical area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa consists of 10.17 million hectares, out of which reported cultivable area is 5.63 million hectares. Out of this, 1.63 million hectares is cultivated, and 1.08 million hectares is culturable waste, signifying the fact that more area could be brought under cultivation. There are 1.39 million farms, out of which 64.3% farms have a size less than 2.5 acres (Source: Development Statistics of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 2018). The main Kharif crops include Maize, Rice and Sugarcane and Rabi season crops are Wheat, Gram, Barley, Rapeseed & Mustard, Tobacco. Besides, Onion, Potato, Tomato, Okra, Chillies, Cucumber are the major vegetables produced in the province. Major fruits grown are Peach, Plum, Pear, Apricot, Citrus, Guava, Date and Apple | View | |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Security Support Project (ADB Assisted) | On-going | The project titled ‘Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Security Support Project’ aims to achieve the Following objectives: 1. To ensure food security in the province in flood affected districts of the province 2. To enhance the capacity of farmers to cope with climate change scenario 3. To provide equal opportunities to both genders for livelihood 4. To effectuate climate smart digital platform of farmers 5. To develop climate resilient genotypes in accelerated time frame 6. To strengthen agriculture institutions for resilience and preparedness for climateinduced disasters | In the KP province, the agriculture sector accounts for around 19% of the provincial gross domestic product and employs 32% of the labor force.1 The KP province faces high food insecurity, poverty, and climate and disaster vulnerability. The province’s food insecurity and poverty rates are indicated at 30.0% and 27.0% in 2019, respectively. Malnutrition (stunting) in the KP province stood at around 40.0% in 2018, which is only slightly better than in Balochistan and Sindh. Comparing to other provinces, KP has the smallest average land holdings, i.e., 1.5 hectares (ha). Due to subsistence farming, use of uncertified and less-resilient seeds, inefficient use of fertilizers, low soil fertility, and poor weed and pest management practices, the average yield of staple crops in the province is much less than the national average yield. KP produces 1.5 million tons of wheat while its consumption is 5.0 million tons showing a production gap of 70.0%. To fill this gap, KP imports 3.5 million tonnes of wheat from other provinces. The recent floods due to climate change have caused devastating damage to assets, livelihoods and recent gains made in the agricultural sector. The highest agricultural losses are recorded in crops. Crop losses worth PKR 16,171 million have been recorded in twenty districts of KP. Water courses worth PKR 770 million have been damaged that include 1,116 water courses and channels and 44 water storage tanks. Gomal Command Area Development Project has reported damages worth PKR 978 million, with 99 water courses fully damaged and 113 partially damaged. Moreover, an area of 2,881 acres of land is damaged and in need of leveling and rehabilitation, estimated to cost PKR 95 million. Furthermore, 575 soil and water conservation schemes are reported as damaged with a total loss of PKR 620 million. The recent floods have caused damages of around PKR 23 billion. 2 The KP agriculture department needs to support famers to mitigate and adapt the changing climate and associated disasters e.g. floods and droughts. Mitigating and adapting climate change is also obligatory for the all provinces in Pakistan as it is signatory to the Paris agreement. To address the challenges faced by agriculture sector, the Government of KP has made continuous efforts in preparing and implementing various relevant policies, strategies and action plans.3 It responded with the Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) plan, KP Agriculture Policy 2015-25, KP Climate Change Policy 2022 and the KP Food Security Policy 2021. Despite the provincial government's efforts in responding to the ongoing challenges, there is still need for the external funding from the donor agencies to support the Annual Development Programs (ADP) and to meet the rising challenges of the food security and climate change in the province. A timely assistance to bridge the funding gap is critical to foster economic growth, reduce food and nutrition insecurity and impacts of changing climate in KP. This project document elucidates the concept of a ADB loan project which will bridge the funding gap and contribute to (i) increased agricultural productivity through providing flood-affected smallholding farmers with critical agriculture inputs and training in safe and efficient use of those agricultural inputs; (ii) improved household nutrition and food security through provision of kitchen gardening, food processing, seed cleaning and storage toolkits and training to women household members; (iii) increased institutional resilience and preparedness for climate induced disasters. | View |
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