Cotton is the backbone of Pakistan's economy
The Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy and is an inevitable and integral part to ensure food issue and economic up rise of the country. About 68% of the population engaged in farming directly or indirectly through production, processing and distribution of major agriculture commodities. No body can deny the importance of agriculture in national economy, as it contributes about 21pc of our GDP.
Sindh is the second largest province of Pakistan on the basis of its contribution to agriculture production of the country. It produces wheat, cotton, rice, sugarcane, fruits and vegetables. Along with those Chilies, Onion, Dates and Rice are the key crops of Sindh and for the development of these crops Sindh Agricultural Growth Project (SAGP) project is working with the assistance of World Bank in fifteen districts of Sindh. It is mentioned by Hidayatullah Chhajro Project Director SAGP.
He further mentioned that SAGP would contribute to more inclusive growth by prioritizing support to small and medium sized producers who are trying to compete in horticulture (chili, onion and dates) and rice markets. The project would reach to approximately 112,000 farmers covering over 66,000 ha. Chhajro described that the activities of the project Capacity building of the farmers through trainings and exposure visits and supply of agricultural equipment on subsidy to the farmers. SAGP is providing equipment up to 70 percent subsidy to the farmers.-PR