Projects Details
| Project Name | Wheat Productivity Enhancement Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
|---|---|
| Project Status | On-going |
| Project Summary | 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). |
| Project Detail | 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 |
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